Lung Cancer

Resources

Web Resources

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center www.fhcrc.org

Breakthrough research by a world renown research center.

 

Cancer.Net www.cancer.net

Information about lung cancer from the American Society of Clinical Oncology

American Lung Association www.lungusa.org

The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.

Lung Cancer.org www.lungcancer.org
Lungcancer.org is a program of CancerCare, a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by lung cancer. Services include counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help, are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free of charge.


Quitline.com www.quitline.com
Sponsored by the Washington State Department of Health to help you quit smoking.

 

Lung Cancer Alliance www.alcase.org

Lung Cancer Alliance is a national non-profit organization dedicated solely to patient support and advocacy for people living with lung cancer and those at risk for the disease.


American Cancer Society www.cancer.org

Helpful information for any one facing cancer treatment.

 

 

Other Resources

 

Listen to Dr. Renato Martins, recently interviewed on the radio show Patient Power, discussing the latest advancements in lung cancer treatment. For the interview, click here.

 

Listen to Dr. Michael Mulligan on Patient Power Minute discuss the benefits of video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). To listen click here.

 

Many lung cancer patients may now benefit from VATS, or video-assisted thoracic surgery. Watch the KING-5 video special about an SCCA patient treated with VATS surgery.

 

Read how Dr. Renato Martins used a new treatment to provide hope for a lung cancer patient. For the KING-5 article and video, click here.

 

To listen to a Patient Power Minute about lung cancer, click here: "Lung Cancer."

 

Lung cancer effects smokers and non-smokers. Support groups help lung cancer cancer patients share their stories. For the King-5 story and video, click here.



Patient Guide to Clinical Studies
Find out more about clinical studies, what they are, and how to participate in them.
Lung Cancer Webcasts
SCCA expert physicians discuss the latest in lung cancer on Patient Power.
Map & Directions
Driving directions to SCCA on South Lake Union.