Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women.
Since 1987, more women have died each year of lung cancer than breast cancer, which has been the major cause of cancer death in women for the past 40 years. We are trying to galvanize public awareness and support for this disease which claims more lives each year than any other cancer. Mayor Willie Brown is expected to attend the event. Frank McCormick, PhD, director of the UCSF Cancer Center, will speak at the rally. Lung cancer patients will also share their experiences about their battle with the disease.