Lung cancer resources

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Watch videos about lung cancer

Lung Cancer Explained: Symptoms, Stages and Treatment

Dr Ranj Singh, NHS clinician specialising in the health of young people

In this video, Dr Ranj is joined by Dr David Gilligan to take an in-depth look at lung cancer, exploring its symptoms, testing, stages and treatment options.

Watch on YouTube

Prehabilitation videos 

Prehabilitation helps you prepare your mind and body for lung cancer treatment. These videos cover topics such as exercising and stopping smoking.

Watch prehabilitation videos

Access our booklets about lung cancer

Access our lung cancer audiobooks

If you prefer listening to information, our lung cancer audiobooks cover diagnosis, treatment and managing symptoms.

Read stories from people affected by lung cancer

Macmillan’s storytellers discuss their experiences of lung cancer.
A woman is sitting at a patio table with a coffee and cake. She is wearing glasses and a hearing aid.

Heidi

“It helps to know I’m not the only one and I’m not alone. Everyone in the group has experienced the same barriers. They have been so supportive.” Heidi on being deaf and navigating lung cancer
Two women with dark hair smiling and hugging. One is wearing white and the other is wearing red

Jackie

"I feel guilty because the waiting and the constant chasing makes me feel irritated and angry." Jackie on waiting too long for treatment
Man outdoors, smiling while wearing a dark padded jacket. The background shows greenery.

James

"I became a stage 4 lung cancer patient from an ordinary man overnight." James shares his story in Cantonese.
Natasha is a lady with short blonde hair in a blue summer dress.

Natasha

“I've always been fit and a non-smoker and was shocked when I was diagnosed with lung cancer” Natasha on lung cancer and being egfr positive
Related pages

Visit the lung cancer forums

Macmillan’s Online Community is a free online space where you can talk to people who have been affected by lung cancer, share your experience, and ask an expert your questions.

Information in other languages and formats

We are committed to making our website as accessible as possible, to make sure that everyone can use it.

We have information about lung cancer in over 16 languages.

We also have other formats available, including audiobooks, and easy read.

If we don't have what you are looking for, you can ask for information to be translated for free or provided in a format to suit you. Email us at cancerinformationteam@macmillan.org.uk.

Other organisations that can support you

The following organisations can also offer you help and support if you have been diagnosed with lung cancer
  • ALK Positive UK

    Provides support and advocacy and aims to improve the survival and quality of life of ALK positive lung cancer patients in the UK.

    Visit the ALK Positive UK website.

  • Asthma + Lung UK

    Supports anyone affected by lung conditions, including lung cancer. Find information, advice and support, as well as campaigns working to improve lung health and care across the UK.

    Visit the Asthma + Lung UK website.

  • Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

    Supports people living with lung cancer, as well as their family and friends. Find trusted information, practical advice and support, alongside research and campaigns to improve lung cancer care.

    Visit the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation website.

  • Ruth Strauss Foundation

    Provides emotional support for families to prepare for the death of a parent. Raises awareness of the need for more research and collaboration for non-smoking lung cancers.

    Visit the Ruth Strauss Foundation website.

Stop smoking

  • NHS Better Health – quit smoking (England)

    Offers information, advice and support to people who want to stop smoking or have already stopped and do not want to start again.

    Visit the NHS website.

  • Quit Your Way (Scotland)

    Scotland’s national stop smoking support service. Offers advice and information about how to stop smoking. You can also chat online to an adviser.

    Visit the NHS Inform website.

  • Help Me Quit (Wales)

    Offers information, advice and support on stopping smoking in English and Welsh.

    Visit the Help Me Quit website.

  • Stop Smoking NI (Northern Ireland)

    Has information and advice about stopping smoking. Also links to other support organisations for people in Northern Ireland who want to give up smoking.

    Visit the Stop Smoking NI website.

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