| Our mission | To save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. We do this through education, advocacy, and research. |
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American Lung Association
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Fight for Air ClimbThe Fight for Air Climb community event will be this February 26th, 2023. We will be needing 75 volunteers to help with team check-in, cheer on our climbs, pass along waters, and more |
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| How you help | Come participate in the fun while making a difference in the lives of those living with lung disease. |
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| About us | Our non-profit organization is focused on preventing lung cancer and lung disease, improving the air we breathe, reducing the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families, and eliminating tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases. For over 115 years, we have led the fight for healthy lungs and clean air. Today, our mission to help all Americans breathe easier is more important than ever. |
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“I decided to go through biomarker testing because the best way to treat lung cancer is through targeted therapy,” said Carla. Through testing she discovered she had the Exon 20 mutation. Learn more about it and how it’s treated: https://on.lung.org/3TmF6vd
This week I heard from Ellen & Reba, #NorthDakota reps with the @LungAssociation, about the latest efforts to promote research, treatment & prevention of lung disease.
23 patient groups including @LungAssociation express deep disappointment over today’s district court ruling and possible impact on #lungcancer screening & #quitsmoking coverage #Braidwood https://on.lung.org/3TYToCB
EGFR Exon 20 mutations account for about 1 in 30 lung cancer cases and are more commonly found in nonsmoking individuals. Learn more on our blog: https://on.lung.org/3TmF6vd
One lung cancer mutation that has new targeted therapies available in recent years is the EGFR Exon 20 insertion mutation. Learn more about what it is and how it is treated on our blog: https://on.lung.org/3TmF6vd