Each Breath Blog
Breathing is essential to life, and through this blog, we hope to illustrate the importance of lung health. Hear directly from experts, researchers, staff and volunteers about our ongoing fight for healthy lungs and healthy air.
Why I Donate: A Long-time American Lung Association Supporter’s Story
Nancy O’Neil is a 63-year-old wife, mother, grandmother and lung cancer survivor. A former smoker, she was diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer in 2015. Read More
Understanding Palliative Care: It’s Not What You Think
There is a lot of misunderstanding around the term palliative care. We talked with Anna K. Saulitis, a licensed clinical social worker at Rush University Medical Center, in hopes of clearing things up. Read More
Lung Cancer Biomarker Testing and Black Americans: Part 2
Dr. Khadijah A. Mitchell, Assistant Professor of Biology at Lafayette College notes, “Self-reported race is a social construct and genetic ancestry is a biological construct." Read More
Lung Cancer Biomarker Testing and Black Americans: Part 1
The lung cancer advocacy community has united to raise awareness about the need for biomarker testing for lung cancer patients. Read More
Mentorship Program Provides Hope to Newly Diagnosed Lung Cancer Patients
Last year, the American Lung Association announced a new partnership with Imerman Angels that brings mentorship services to individuals impacted by lung cancer. Read More
Mission Moment November 2020
As we still grapple with the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, November reminds us that lung cancer and COPD are still serious threats to lung health. Read More
Holiday Gift Guide 2020 : 6 Unique Gifts from the American Lung Association
While the 2020 holiday season might not be what you imagined, consider gifts from the American Lung Association that are fun, unique and bring holiday cheer. Read More
World Pneumonia Day During a Pandemic
Last winter, there were over 1.3 million visits to the ER because of pneumonia, causing nearly 50,000 deaths. With COVID-19 as a potential contributing factor to pneumonia, this year those numbers could increase substantially. Read More
Fall's Most Frequently Asked COVID-19 Questions
There is no arguing that COVID-19 has shaped a whole new reality full of uncertainty. Here are some answers to you your most pressing questions about the pandemic over the last week. Read More
Caregiver Support During COPD Awareness Month
Having a COPD diagnosis doesn’t just affect the patient. Whether you prefer the term caregiver, loved one, family member or friend, the support provided to the individual living with COPD is essential. Read More
