Lung Cancer Information
- Learn About Your Diagnosis
- About Clinical Trials
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis
- Living with Lung Cancer
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Lung Cancer Symptoms and Signs
- Lung Cancer Screening for Black Men
- Treatment Options
- Biomarker Testing is Important
- Learn about Biomarker Testing
- Lung Cancer Atlas
- Policies and Practices for Cancer Prevention: Lung Cancer Screening Programs
- Metro Minnesota Community Oncology Research Consortium
- ScopeMD podcast about the nurse coordinator role, lung cancer screening and the important role of patient support groups.
Clinical Trials
- Finding a Clinical Trial
- Search for Clinical Trials:
- Learn About Clinical Trials
Symptoms, Causes & Prevention
- ABOH Lung Cancer Facts (PDF)
- ABOH Lung Cancer Facts (PDF) – Lengua Española
- Understanding a Lung Cancer Diagnosis
- Educación del Paciente – Lengua Española
- Radon Study Showing Link to Lung Cancer
- Radon Monitoring in Your Home
- Mesothelioma (asbestos exposure)
- Mesothelioma.Net
- Healthline
- Minnesota Department of Health, Radon
- National Cancer Institute
Patient & Family Support
- Brighter Days Grief Support
- Cancer Legal Care
- Center for Grief, Loss, and Transition
- Gilda’s Club
- Hope Lodge Program – Minneapolis
- Hope Lodge Program – Rochester
- Managing Mental Health after a Cancer Diagnosis
- First Aid for People with Cancer
- Open Arms MN
- Lung cancer HELPLINE: 1-800-298-2436 (8am-4pm. CST)
- Theravive: a network of licensed therapists and psychologists
- Corporate Angel Network
- The Negative Space (Caregiver support)
- Survival2Strength
MN Healthcare Systems with Lung Cancer Program, including screening
- Virginia Piper Cancer Institute (Allina Health)
- Abbott Northwestern
- Hennepin County Medical Center
- North Memorial – Humphrey Cancer Center
- Masonic Cancer Center, U of Minnesota, Masonic Cancer Center Nurse Line: 612-624-2620
- Mercy Hospital
- Minnesota Oncology
- Rayus Radiology, including SDM visits
- United Lung & Sleep Clinic (Allina Health)
- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Financial
- Angel Foundation
- Cancer Legal Line
- Free Grants for Veterans – Nationwide
- Financial Assistance for Minnesotans
- Lung Cancer and Social Security Disability Benefits, by Deanna Power (PDF)
- Cancer Costs: How to manage housing costs during treatment
Smoking Cessation
- Quit Partner: 1.800.QUIT.NOW
Homeopathic/Holistic Care
- Pathways – Patient and Family Support
- CamWell Botanicals by Unitech Medical — All Natural Moisturizer for supportive cancer care
Recommended Reading for Patients & Caregivers
- A Step Beyond Fear by William G. Huff
- The Fog Zone by Deborah Day Laxson
- The Gray Zone by Deborah Day Laxson