Free ME From Lung Cancer

09/30/2025

The longer you smoke, the more your risk for lung cancer grows. After you quit, your risk keeps decreasing as time passes. For example, lung cancer risk declines up to 60 percent after 10 years of not smoking.

Learn the truth behind common lung cancer myths, including risk factors, treatment options, and the importance of early screening for better prevention and management.

09/25/2025

New research shows we can personalize both screening and follow‑up. For folks at lower risk, starting with every‑other‑year low‑dose CT and switching to yearly later could keep nearly the same life‑saving benefit while using about 20% fewer scans. And for people treated for early‑stage lung cancer, an AI‑powered tool may help spot who’s most likely to have cancer come back so doctors can tailor surveillance and treatment sooner.

Hong Kwan Kim on a deep-learning model; Koen de Nijs on biennial screening

09/23/2025

Lung cancer can affect anyone - even people who have never smoked. This story is a powerful reminder to know the signs and not ignore symptoms.

“I was completely shocked and had no idea where this diagnosis came from. I thought that only smokers got this disease, and I was not a smoker nor was I around people who smoked.”

It is very important to let the world know that no matter how healthy you think you are, if you have lungs, you can potentially develop lung cancer.

09/17/2025

Nearly 25 years after 9/11, Nick’s mesothelioma diagnosis is a powerful reminder that exposure risks can surface decades later. Free ME From Lung Cancer stands with survivors and families and we urge anyone with past exposure to talk with their doctor about low-dose CT screening.

Nearly 25 years after 9/11, Nicholas Bonamassa’s cancer diagnosis highlights the lasting health risks of Ground Zero exposure and the hope found with his trusted doctors.

09/16/2025

Experts are sharing the latest updates on epidermal growth factor receptor positive non-small cell lung cancer. That is a type of lung cancer where targeted treatments are making a real difference.

Danny Burke: Leading Experts Share the Latest in EGFR+ NSCLC from WCLC 2025 / Alex Spira, Antonio Passaro, cancer, Danny Burke, Enriqueta Felip, IASLC,

09/15/2025

Hope and progress from World Conference on Lung Cancer in Spain! Focus areas included...
• Smarter care for stage III non-small cell lung cancer, including how to best use immunotherapy around chemoradiation
• New targeted options emerging for uncommon mutations
• Momentum in small-cell lung cancer with protein-coding gene directed therapies
• Advances in screening and early detection to find cancer sooner
• A stronger focus on equity, survivorship, and quality of life

Findings from the 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer reflected key updates in the management of NSCLC, SCLC, and other lung cancer types.

09/14/2025

Check out our 2025 t-shirt design for our Save Your Breath 5K this fall. Doesn't this look great?
https://www.freemefromlungcancer.org/registration/

09/11/2025

On this somber 9/11 anniversary, we at Free ME From Lung Cancer remember the lives lost, honor the survivors and first responders, and reflect on the power of unity. We wish everyone peace today.

09/11/2025

Veterans face a 25%-76% increased risk of developing lung cancer because of military exposures and frequent history of cigarette smoking. But survival rates have been steadily improving.

Veterans face increased risk for lung cancer, but survival is improving. Experts discuss early detection, better treatments, and strategies to improve access to survivorship care.

09/11/2025

From adenocarcinoma to large cell carcinoma, different forms of lung cancer can silently impact people who may never have smoked at all.

From adenocarcinoma to large cell carcinoma, different forms of the lung cancer can silently impact people who may never have smoked at all.

09/08/2025

Don’t miss your chance to get one of these awesome Save Your Breath 5K T-shirts! The only way to guarantee you get one is to pre-register before Saturday, September 19. Make sure you sign up!

Check out our 2025 t-shirt design for our Save Your Breath 5K this fall. Doesn't this look great?
https://www.freemefromlungcancer.org/registration/

09/05/2025

Non-smokers can and do get lung cancer. Up to 10–20% of cases occur in people who never smoked. Key drivers include long-term air pollution, secondhand smoke, radon exposure, and occupational hazards.

From adenocarcinoma to large cell carcinoma, different forms of the lung cancer can silently impact people who may never have smoked at all.