Welcome to the National Lung Screening Trial at the University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus
We are always updating our Links and Resources. If you have found a website or organization that you feel is helpful or informative, please email or call us with the information. We will be happy to add it to our list below.
Smoking Cessation Resources:
Tobacco Quit Line, 1 (877) 270-STOP, www.quitline.com
Colorado Quit Line, 1 (800) QUIT.NOW (800-784-8669), www.tobaccofreecolorado.com (now providing free patches)
US Government Smoking Cessation, www.smokefree.gov
American Cancer Society, 1 (800) ACS-2345, www.cancer.org
Cancer Information Resources:
National Cancer Institute:
Publications, resources, and information on clinical trials available in both English and Spanish for patients and healthcare providers. 1.800.422.6237 or www.cancer.gov/publications.
American Society of Clinical Oncology:
Designed to help patients and families make informed health-care related decisions. Oncologist-approved cancer information. 1.888.0651.3038.
People Living With Cancer:
A website for people living with cancer, their families, and friends. Informative and supportive website that addresses the needs of patients. www.plwc.org.
The AMC Cancer Research Center and UCCC (University of Colorado Cancer Center) have operated a toll-free Cancer Information and Counseling Line (CICL) for over 25 years, staffed by masters-trained and licensed counselors. This free program is nationwide and provides information to cancer patients, survivors, family members and the general public. Telephone: 1 (800) 525-3777 (M - F, 8:30 - 5:00pm MST), Metro Denver Area: (303) 239-3422.
University of Colorado Cancer Resource Center:
Information and support for patients, families and friends. Resources are of no cost to the patient, family member or friend. 720.848.0268 or www.uccc.info/support.
The Center for Integrative Medicine:
Emphasizes wellness and healing through the integration of western and complementary medicine. 720.848.1090 or www.uch.edu/integrativemed.
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers:
A collection of oncology care centers throughout the Colorado front range. Centers provide a full spectrum of cancer care services. 1.800.259.7622 or www.coloradocancercenters.com.
Livestrong Lance Armstrong Foundation:
Provides practical information and tools that patients and families need to increase awareness and advocacy for those diagnosed with cancer. www.livestrong.org.
Colorado Palliative Care Partnership:
Helps patients and families identify and develop a holistic focus on physical, psychosocial, spiritual and symptom management of cancer diagnosis. www.coloradopalliativecare.org.
Clinical Trials:
Univ. of Colorado Cancer Center, 1 (800)-473-2288 www.uccc.infoNational Cancer Institute, 1 (800) 4-CANCER, www.cancer.gov
Lung Cancer Resources:
American Lung Association, 1 (212) 315-8700, www.lungusa.org
American Lung Assoc. of Colorado, (303) 388-4327, www.lungcolorado.org
Lung Cancer Online, 1 (613) 689-2754, www.lungcanceronline.org
Lung Function Tests (PFTs)
Lung Function Tests (also called pulmonary function tests, or PFTs) evaluate how well your lungs work. The tests determine how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs add oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from your blood. The tests can diagnose lung diseases and measure the severity of lung problems. Go to Lung Function tests (PFTs) for more information on PFTs.