To speak to a specialist cancer nurse,
freefone the National Cancer Helpline
1800 200 700
Mon—Thurs 9am—7pm Fri 9am—5pm
Lung cancer
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with lung cancer, we can provide the information you need, whether you're making a decision about treatment, looking for support, or just need to understand the basics.
Lung cancer affects your respiratory system. If you're worried about lung cancer, it's best to first understand the facts.
Knowing the symptoms of lung cancer is important. We'll help you understand what's happening to your body and explain how lung cancer is diagnosed.
The main treatments for lung cancer are surgery, chemotherapy, biological therapies and radiotherapy.
Find out what these treatments are and how they work.
Living with lung cancer can be difficult, but there's help. We can assist you in finding support and in understanding how to stay healthy.
Most lung cancers are caused by smoking, but there are other risk factors as well. Learn about changes you can make to your lifestyle to reduce your risk of lung cancer.
Download our booklets and factsheets, including information about cancer types, treatments, side-effects, emotional effects, financial information and more.
Call our National Cancer Helpline
Freephone 1800 200 700 to talk to a specialist cancer nurse
It's open Monday-Thursday from 9am to 7pm and Friday from 9am to 5pm
Talk to someone
National Cancer Helpline
Freefone 1 800 200 700
Talk to a specialist nurse
Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm
Fri 9am-5pm
helpline@irishcancer.ie
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