Part 1: Lung Cancer Isn’t Your Fault, Even If You Smoked

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From the Grace Archives | Originally Published November 12, 2014 | By Dr. Weiss

Smoking is the most common cause of lung cancer; 85% of lung cancer patients have smoked at some point in their lives (or, stated another way, 15% of lung cancer patients have never smoked).  While quitting smoking certainly decreases the risk of getting lung cancer, more than half of lung cancer happens in people who have quit. 

Part 2: Lung Cancer Isn’t Your Fault, Even If You Smoked

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From the Grace Archives | Originally Published November 13, 2014 | By Dr. Weiss 

Smoking is the most common cause of lung cancer – 85% of lung cancer patients have smoked at some point in their lives (or, stated another way, 15% of lung cancer patients have never smoked).  While quitting smoking certainly decreases the risk of getting lung cancer, more than half of lung cancer happens in people who have quit.  

Reason #3 to not blame the lung cancer patient:

July 2019 Volunteer of the Month - Patrick Moroney!

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We couldn't do what we do without you, our volunteers! 
From helping at the ASCO booth, admin and transcription work, to spreading pamphlets and information about GRACE, we have been lucky enough to meet some of the most amazing people.

This month we are pleased to give a gracious nod and a huge thank you to Patrick Moroney.  We first met Patrick at ASCO 2018 when he offered to help us work the booth at the yearly Chicago event. 

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