Lung Cancer Research

A Breath of Hope is committed to funding critical U.S. lung cancer research and works to mitigate the disproportionate dollars allotted to lung cancer research and new treatments.

With nearly $3 million invested in translational research projects that lead to new treatments for late stage diagnoses, we are moving toward a much improved survival rate!

Donate to lung cancer research and become part of the solution!

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Lungs

Awareness & Education

Early detection through screening and education is the answer to mostly late-stage lung cancer diagnoses and a 23% five-year lung cancer survival rate in the U.S. Should you be screened?

Minnesota Healthcare orgs: Please apply for one of our Lung Screening Party Grants!

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Patient & Family Support

A lung cancer diagnosis is devastating for patients and their loved ones. A Breath of Hope provides hope, support, and resources for ALL lung cancer survivors and their caregivers. Learn more about MN patient services.

ABOH offers U.S. lung cancer patients and families online support groups focused on education, a global patient education program called the Animated Guide to Lung Cancer, companionship visits and driving services, and grief groups.

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Our programs support patients and families, fund critical U.S. lung cancer research, and provide awareness and education for improved health outcomes.

Events & News

ABOH 2023 Peg Fisher-Jullie Fight for Life Research Award Update

A Breath of Hope is pleased to announce our 2023 Peg’s Fight For Life Research Award to Anastasios Dimou, M.D. of the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.

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ABOH Funded Project Published In Important Medical Journal

A project funded by ABOH in 2021 & 2022 with PI, Dr. Esra Akbay at UTSW has been published in an important journal. Her work has led to critical breakthroughs in the lung cancer field!

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2024 Events

We can’t wait to see you at a 2024 event! Visit our Event page to see what’s happening in 2024 and mark your calendars. More events and detailed information will be listed as we progress through the year. 

 

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