Lung Cancer

Lung Association Seeks Grant Applications from Innovative Researchers in Texas

Organization opens application process for 2023-2024 awards and grants funding Today the American Lung Association in Texas announced the start of its 2023-2024 research awards and grants cycle. The organization is now accepting research grant applications from researchers here in Texas and across the nation with the potential to improve prevention, detection and treatment options for all lung diseases including lung cancer. “Here in Houston and across the state, we have wonderful research institutions and leading-edge […]

New Campaign Educates Black Houstonians about Clinical Trials

Today, the American Lung Association in Texas announced the new Awareness, Trust and Action campaign, which aims to educate Black Americans in Houston about clinical trials and encourage them to speak with their healthcare provider. “When Black Americans enroll in clinical trials they can benefit from the latest science and treatments and researchers can learn about how lung cancer treatments work in different people,” said Charlotte J. Maffia, executive director at the Lung Association. “Unfortunately, […]

5 Quit Smoking Tips for a New Year Resolution

Help for the 70% of smokers that report wanting to quit One of the most popular resolutions at the beginning of each year is the desire to quit smoking, with more than 70% of smokers reporting they want to quit. Smoking is a risk factor for severe illness from COVID-19, which makes 2021 an even more opportune time to begin the journey to quitting. With the help of the American Lung Association, more than a […]

New Report: Texas Among Worst in Nation for Lung Cancer Screening

American Lung Association’s new report examines toll of lung cancer in Texas, identifies opportunities to save lives with improved access to screenings Today, the American Lung Association released the annual “State of Lung Cancer” Report, which indicates that Texas ranks very poorly in for lung cancer screening (45th out of 49). Lung cancer is the nation’s leading cause of cancer deaths, and it’s estimated that 14,830 Texans will be diagnosed with this disease in 2020 alone. The […]