Lung Association Turquoise Takeover Spreads Hope For Those Facing Lung Cancer During Pandemic Award-winning actress Laura Dern to kick off 2021 LUNG FORCE Walk season to raise funds to defeat lung cancer News provided by Share this article Share this article CHICAGO, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stark reminder of the importance of lung health, especially for those with lung diseases. For many with lung cancer, the burden has become more acute, with the pandemic adding more challenges, such as increased risk of complications from COVID-19 and changes or delays in treatment. The pandemic also temporarily delayed access to lung cancer screening for many people at high risk. Among diverse communities who have been hardest hit by COVID-19, these difficulties may be even worse. The American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE initiative's annual Turquoise Takeover celebration, from May 9 through May 15, unites America to raise critical awareness of lung cancer, the nation's #1 cancer killer.