9 Online Lung Cancer Support Groups to Tap Into - HealthCentral.com
LUNGevity—(can we just take a moment to appreciate the name?)—was founded in 2001 by seven lung cancer survivors in Chicago. In 2010 they joined forces with Protect Your Lungs, another advocacy group, and became the nation's fastest-growing charity. In addition to an online and in-person survivorship programs, an active helpline, and mentorships, LUNGevity also offers an AI nutrition assistant and financial navigation. "Veterans have special challenges when diagnosed with lung cancer," says Tom Galli, the Veterans Forum moderator and 5-time lung cancer reoccurrence survivor. "The most difficult and complex is getting access to VA treatment… We started our veteran's discussion section to help navigate the VA health system."
Check it out: lungevity.org
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