The individuals who have generously volunteered to share their stories on these pages hail from all walks of life. Old and young; male and female; survivors, caregivers and those who have lost loved ones; and from every corner of the country, these inspiring people whose lives have been touched by lung cancer have reflected here on hope and survival and, in some cases, on hardship and loss.

No matter what each person's experience has been, one common thread weaves through all these stories, intertwining the narratives told by everyone affected by the disease: hope for a better future, and a drive to make a difference for everyone diagnosed with lung cancer - today and in the years to come.

The National Lung Cancer Partnership provides these stories to inspire hope, so no one has to feel they are facing this disease alone.