We know being diagnosed with lung cancer or caring for someone you love with lung cancer can feel very lonely at times. That's why GO2 for Lung Cancer is your go-to for one-on-one assistance, supportive connections, screening, treatment information, and finding the best care close to home. We’re here for everyone impacted by the disease, including caregivers, family, and friends.
GO2 for Lung Cancer is your trusted source for lung cancer support including a user-friendly library of educational materials, free HelpLine, and a video library featuring expert speakers and peers. GO2 also offers a variety of ways for you to meet others who understand what you are going through. You can connect with people in person, by phone, in online communities, and virtually. This peer-to-peer support offers insights and lessons learned from people who have walked in your shoes.
One-on-one support
Lung cancer HelpLine
Our lung cancer HelpLine offers free personalized support, including guidance on screening, questions to ask your healthcare team, referrals, and other resources to help you and your loved ones confront lung cancer. Our trained, compassionate team also offers specialized treatment and trial navigation.
Phone Buddy program
The Phone Buddy program matches you with a lung cancer survivor who has walked in your shoes and wants to give back. Phone Buddy volunteers have either been through or are going through lung cancer treatment. As a result, they are uniquely qualified to lend support, offer information, and share their own experience to help you along your lung cancer path.
Lung cancer support groups
Lung cancer support groups offer a welcoming space for you to share your unique story and receive comfort and wisdom from others impacted by the disease.
Support groups are available for people living with lung cancer and their caregivers, family, and friends.
We started the Lung Cancer Support Group Network after research found that our community prefers to attend lung cancer-specific support groups. Our network is a resource that can help you find a lung cancer-specific support group or start your own.
Gathering HOPE Community Social
Gathering HOPE is a casual virtual group where you can connect with others and find hope, friendship, and support. This group is open to anyone who has been diagnosed with lung cancer or is caring for someone with lung cancer. During the group, you will get to know one another, share stories of hope and encouragement, and build long-lasting connections.
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Gathering HOPE
Mind Over Matter
Mind Over Matter is a free virtual 5-week program to learn and practice tools to manage the emotions that often come with a lung cancer diagnosis. It can help to handle the fears, worries, and sadness that many people experience.
Each weekly meeting lasts 90 minutes with topics including:
- Understanding the mind-body connection
- Exploring values
- Using personal strengths to gain a new outlook
- Pausing during times of stress
- Making a plan to use all of the new skills
Whether you were diagnosed recently or years ago, or are a caregiver or loved one, you are welcome to participate in Mind Over Matter.
Lung cancer forums
We host a strong lung cancer support community on HealthUnlocked, the world’s largest social network for health. You can join our lung cancer forums from home in just minutes—and start posting or browsing through topics right away. Unlike traditional support groups, you can chat with others, ask a question, reply to a thread, start a new discussion topic, or simply read and learn from others at any time.
We currently host 2 forums on HealthUnlocked. Join our general lung cancer forum or our small cell lung cancer forum (SCLC) to ask about treatment options, side effects, second opinions—whatever is on your mind! You can also share your story, and/or give advice to someone looking for hope or answers. Both the general lung cancer and the SCLC online communities offer information on upcoming expert speaker events, support group meetings, lung cancer updates, and community happenings.
Lung cancer resources
Whether you or someone you know is at risk for lung cancer or have a lung cancer diagnosis, having information that’s easy to find, understand, and use is vital. GO2 offers a full library of materials to read, videos to watch, expert speaker events to attend, and one-on-one conversations to answer whatever questions or needs you may have.
Informational and educational materials
We offer a full library of learning materials to inform and empower you. Whether you are at risk for lung cancer, are newly diagnosed, have experience living with lung cancer, or care for someone with lung cancer, we are here to help.
From a fully detailed lung cancer handbook to smaller booklets and 1-page resources, you can learn about topics that matter the most to you in the way that you learn best. Plus, our online glossary helps you understand words and phrases that you may hear when talking about lung cancer.
Video library
Our videos bring you the latest news from lung cancer experts, along with insights and lessons learned from people with lung cancer and caregivers who have been where you are now. Learn how to manage treatments and side effects, get advice from experts, and hear from others with lung cancer about the steps they’ve taken to improve their quality of life. Plus, a big benefit of our library is that you can filter videos (e.g., topic, stage) to find what you need to know now.
Lung Cancer Living Room®
Every month, we host a livestream Lung Cancer Living Room event with lung cancer experts, advocates, and those diagnosed with or caring for someone with lung cancer. You can participate live, whether virtually on YouTube or at our Living Room in San Carlos, CA, or catch up on previously recorded events based on your interests. These educational events will leave you feeling hopeful and empowered.
Other lung cancer resources
After a lung cancer diagnosis, many people seek financial assistance, help dealing with insurance issues, or need transportation to appointments. We’re here to assist you to find resources across the country, from financial aid to educational materials and more.