Lung and Thoracic Cancer Support Services

Disease and treatment information from the Henry Ford Cancer Institute

Lung cancer
Mesothelioma
Thymoma
What to expect after a thoracic or lung cancer diagnosis

Gail's Story

While vacationing in Florida, Gail got sick with a cough that refused to get better. After 4 years of monitoring a spot on her lung, Henry Ford experts removed the cancer with thoracic surgery.

Lung Cancer - information for patients from the National Cancer Institute about treatment, clinical trials, support services, and more
Lung Cancer information and resources from the American Cancer Society

Interact with other lung cancer patients

Lung Cancer Support Group - Gilda’s Club Royal Oak. Facilitated by licensed mental health professionals, the Lung Cancer Support Group provide an opportunity for participants to meet with others and share first hand experiences.
Imerman Angels. A program that provides personalized connections that enable one-on-one support among cancer fighters, survivors, and caregivers. Phone: (866) 463-7626.

Organizations

Lungevity - An organization with all types of resources to help patients and caregivers can learn more about lung cancer and available supportive services. Highlights include a lung cancer navigator app to track treatment and support, and a HELPLine for assistance navigating resources.
Lung Cancer Alliance - Offers easy to understand information about lung cancer diagnosis and treatment, along with the LungMATCH program, which connects patients with a treatment specialist who will help identify which treatments and clinical trials are good options for you to discuss with your oncologist.

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