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Doctors troubled by rise of lung cancer in non-smokers
CTV News
Lung cancer remains the single biggest cause of cancer death in Canada, accounting for a staggering quarter of all cancer deaths.
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More research funding needed to quell lung cancer mortality rates
The Globe and Mail
Lung cancer causes 27 percent of cancer deaths among Canadians. This year alone, Statistics Canada estimates that there will be 25, 400 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed.
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Lung Cancer is a Women's Disease Too
Raising money for "women’s cancers” made the event more distinctive while also broadening its appeal. In addition to breast cancer, funds now go to research into for five gynecological cancers: ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal and vulvar.
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Purpose of Discussion Forum

The Discussion Forum is intended to provide peer support to lung cancer patients, caregivers and others who may be affected by this disease. Lung Cancer Canada ("LCC”) has created the Discussion Forum so that you may connect with others and perhaps share your lung cancer journey. Whether you are a patient, survivor or caregiver, LCC hopes that through the Discussion Forum you will either receive or provide to others valuable help, support and information concerning lung cancer.

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All the information contained in postings is viewable by everyone. Please remember this if you are considering any posting that includes personal information such as full name, address, telephone number, email address, place of work or other contact information.

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LCC is not responsible for the content of any post or of any link contained in a post. The views expressed in any post do not necessarily reflect the views of LCC, and LCC does not guarantee or give any other assurance as to the accuracy, truthfulness, safety, validity or reliability of any information, opinion or advice contained in any post or in any link contained in a post. IN NO EVENT WILL LCC OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCURRED BY ANY PARTY BY REASON OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION, OPINION OR ADVICE.

If you are not ready to join our forum

Lung Cancer Canada has a diverse team of volunteers comprised both of lung cancer patients and caregivers of lung cancer patients. For more information or to speak to someone at Lung Cancer Canada, you can call 1-888-445-4403 free of charge from anywhere in Canada and a LCC volunteer will provide you with the information that you need.

What you can expect when you call us

We have trained volunteers who are survivors and understand your issues. They can provide insight into what to expect after diagnosis.

We also have trained volunteers who are caregivers of lung cancer patients. They can give you helpful tips such as what to feed a patient, where to get medical devices