Create hope.
Take action.
End lung cancer.

Lung Cancer Initiative is the leading nonprofit in North Carolina
that provides support to the lung cancer community by connecting patients,
survivors, and loved ones with the medical and research community.

Our 2023 Impact

I am impacted
by cancer.

Whether you have lung cancer or you’re supporting someone who does, let us walk through the journey with you.

I am a healthcare
professional.

We’re committed to providing you with valuable resources and opportunities to help ensure the best possible care for your lung cancer patients.

I want to
support LCI.

There are so many ways to get involved with our work at Lung Cancer Initiative. We can’t do this work without you!
ABOUT LUNG CANCER INITIATIVE

Together, we can improve the lives of those affected by lung cancer.

As the state’s leading nonprofit organization supporting lung cancer research and education, Lung Cancer Initiative specializes in providing hope and resources to those impacted by cancer and research and tools to the medical professional community.

Our Mission

To advance
survivorship and
provide support to
those affected by lung
cancer through
research, education
and access programs.

Our Vision

To improve life for
those affected by
lung cancer.

Our Values

Passionate support of survivorship
Building Community
Compassion
Empathy
Transparency
Integrity
Professionalism
Responsible stewardship
OUR BLOG

Stories of hope and action.

Young and old, men and women, survivors and those who lost loved ones – one common theme runs through the hearts of these stories: hope for a better future and a determination to make a difference for all those affected by lung cancer.

Lawana’s Story

Unknowingly, I believed the myth that you had to smoke to get lung cancer. I knew that I was going to have to fight.

Cindy’s Story

On Halloween of 2017, my younger sister Lori was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. Her doctor gave her 12 weeks to live. My siblings and I immediately traveled to NY to visit my sister and our mother decided to have an early Thanksgiving since we were all there...

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

Share your own story.

GET INVOLVED

Create hope. Take action. End lung cancer.

Become a part of our community today to provide hope to those impacted by lung cancer tomorrow.
Here are a few ways to get involved and take the next step with Lung Cancer Initiative.