Cancer Resources & Support

Lung cancer affects approximately 238,000 people annually in the United States and is categorized into two main types:

• Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): 85% of cases
• Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC): 15% of cases

Encouraging Progress: The 5-year survival rate has improved to 23% overall, with early-stage detection showing much higher survival rates. Nearly 20% of patients are non-smokers.

Key Symptoms: Persistent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue.

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive form of primary brain cancer, affecting approximately 12,000-15,000 people annually in the United States.

• Grade IV astrocytoma: Most malignant brain tumor type
• Median survival: 12-18 months with current treatments
• Age range: Most commonly affects adults 45-70 years old

Treatment Advances: New approaches including immunotherapy, tumor treating fields (TTFields), and targeted treatments are showing promise in clinical trials.

Key Symptoms: Headaches (especially morning), seizures, cognitive changes, personality changes, and neurological deficits.

• Family Caregiver Alliance
• National Alliance for Caregiving
• American Cancer Society Caregiver Guide
• CancerCare for Caregivers

• Kids Grief - When Parent Has Cancer
• Talking to Children About Cancer
• Teen Support Resources
• SuperSibs - Supporting Siblings

• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Understanding Health Insurance Laws
• Cancer Legal Resource Center
• Cancer in the Workplace - ADA