LUNGevity, the nation’s leading lung cancer organization, is transforming what it means to be diagnosed and live with lung cancer.

Core values

- **Improving Outcomes and Quality of Life**: LUNGevity focuses on translational research, early detection, and new treatments, which have led to more long-term survivors and improved quality of life for people living with lung cancer[1][3][4].
- **Patient-Centric Approach**: The foundation puts patients at the center of their work, addressing unmet needs, preferences, and barriers to best care through initiatives like the Patient-Focused Research Center (Patient FoRCe) and projects such as Project PEER and Project PRIORITY[1][3].
- **Community Support and Awareness**: LUNGevity provides vital support services, including financial relief, weekly virtual meetups, and public awareness campaigns like "Inhale for Life," which help educate and empower the community[1][3].
- **Policy and Advocacy**: The foundation engages in advocacy at multiple levels, including the launch of the LUNGevity Action Network, which helps drive policy changes and improve access to optimal care, particularly addressing disparities[3].