Lung Foundation

Coping and living with lung cancer can be a challenge. In addition to the medical issues, people with lung cancer may have to deal with uncertainty, worries, feelings and concerns.

The diagnosis of lung cancer involves physical and emotional stresses with concerns and worries for patients and carers.

Support groups and patient networks can be a help for people when they feel alone or upset.

Cancer support groups can help lung cancer patients talk about living with cancer with others who may be having similar experiences.  

Lung Cancer Statistics 

• Lung cancer is the leading cause of death due to cancer in Australia.
• Lung cancer is the 3rd leading cause of all deaths in Australia
• Lung cancer is the 5th most common cancer in Australia. 
• More than 8,000 Australians are diagnosed with lung cancer each year. 
• More than 7,000 Australians die from lung cancer each year – that is almost 20 people per day, every day of the year. 
• 40% of those diagnosed with lung cancer have either never smoked or have long since kicked the habit.

Learn more about lung cancer:

Lung Cancer Conference 2008

Lung Cancer E-Newsletter

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung Cancer Promotional Support Resources

Lung Cancer Case Statement Update

Answering your questions about Lung Cancer

LungNet_Can Help

Content updated September 5, 2008