What We Do
Lung Cancer Connection has made several programs a priority since our inception in 2009. Our inaugural program was to provide information to patients and families about the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. We have been able to place this information at almost all St. Louis area hospitals and cancer centers. The resource information bags are free and available to newly diagnosed or their caregivers.
LCC has held two free lung cancer Educational Seminars. The first seminar in 2010 featured seven St. Louis physicians who specialize in lung cancer treatment, and the most recent seminar in 2011 featured world-renowned lung cancer oncologist Howard (Jack) West, M.D., President of The Global Resource for Cancer Education (GRACE) and Medical Director of the Thoracic Oncology Program at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington. The seminars were well-received by lung cancer patients and their families in the St. Louis area.
The lack of support for lung cancer patients has been a glaring omission here in the St. Louis area. In an effort to fill that void, in the spring of 2011 LCC began funding a monthly lung cancer networking group, in partnership with the Cancer Support Community of St. Louis.
Lung Cancer Connection also applied some of its charitable contributions to a grant to St. Louis University Cancer Center for a restopective study.
LCC has also sponsored two medical professionals working with lung cancer patients to attend symposiums focused on lung cancer. These professionals have been able to share the information they obtained with others.
Lung Cancer Connection has many other plans in the works and with over 1500 cases of lung cancer diagnosed in the greater St. Louis area we have much more to accomplish.
Our Mission Statement:
As an organization, we commit to...
PROVIDING support, education, information and hope to the newly diagnosed and their families.
EDUCATING and informing the general public, medical treatment providers and support networks about lung cancer's devastating toll on thousands.
SOLICITING and generating increased funding for lung cancer treatment and a cure and raising research to levels commensurate with those of other cancers.
REDUCING the stigma associated with lung cancer so that all impacted by the disease are consistently treated with dignity and respect.
SUPPORTING and creating awareness for legislation that advocates for lung cancer funding and treatment initiatives.