Lung Cancer Advocacy Summit Announced

The National Lung Cancer Partnership announced today that they will host the 3rd Lung Cancer Advocacy Summit: Tools for Change from April 22 – 25, 2010 in Tampa, FL.

According to the summit flyer, the goal of the Lung Cancer Advocacy Summit is to empower advocates by providing them with training, resources, knowledge and courage to go back to their communities and take action. The Summit will include teaching workshops, interactive sessions, networking and small group discussions.

Attendance for the conference is limited to 80 “grassroots” lung cancer advocates. To apply as an attendee submit a completed application by February 15. Accepted participants will receive three nights of paid hotel accommodations. Participants may also apply for a limited number of scholarships of up to $500 to cover transportation expenses.

National Lung Cancer Partnership is a non-profit organization dedicated to decreasing deaths due to lung cancer, and helping patients live longer and better. Their primary goal is to advance lung cancer treatments for all patients.

Mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure, can affect the lining of the lungs known as pleural mesothelioma, or the lining of the abdomen resulting in peritoneal mesothelioma. In rare instances, the lining of the heart can be affected resulting in pericardial mesothelioma. Close to 3,000 Americans are diagnosed with the cancer yearly.

Pleural Mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer. While pleural mesothelioma is not classified as a lung cancer according to the medical definition, the treatments between lung cancer and mesothelioma are often similar, and raising awareness for mesothelioma is critical. Whereas lung cancer occurs when lung tissue develops cancerous growths, mesothelioma develops in the serous membranes surrounding the lungs.