Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2025
Lung cancer is still seen as a “self-inflicted” disease, symptoms are dismissed as minor, and for many it’s assumed to be a death sentence. But this is not the full story. This is Lung Cancer, a campaign by the Roy Castle Foundation, challenges outdated perceptions and stigma.
'This is Lung Cancer' highlights progress in diagnosis and treatment and raises awareness of symptoms to encourage and empower people to seek help earlier. Because lung cancer today looks very different — and it’s time people knew it!
Progress is happening
More people are being diagnosed early, there are many different types of treatments and survival rates are increasing.
- Lung cancer is not a death sentence. Early diagnosis saves lives, whilst advances in treatment allow people to live well with lung cancer for longer.
- Lung cancer can affect anyone. Whatever your age, gender or smoking history, know the signs and take action.
- The earlier lung cancer is diagnosed, the more treatment options there are — and the better the chances of survival.
- Many people live well with lung cancer — treatment and support are improving every day.
- A persistent cough isn’t the only warning sign — know all the symptoms.
- A lung cancer diagnosis isn’t the end of your story — there is life, support and hope ahead.
In 2007 only 8% of people with lung cancer survived 5 years or more. Now, 20% of people survive.
Knowing the symptoms of lung cancer and early diagnosis are key.
Lung cancer can affect anyone, regardless of your age, gender or if you have ever smoked.
The Roy Castle symptom checker is designed to raise awareness, help you spot potential symptoms, and suggest what steps you might consider taking next. Act Now. Live longer.
Lung Cancer Symptom Checker
The Ask the Nurse Helpline is a confidential and free service where you can speak to experienced lung cancer nurses about any concerns or questions.
