Defeating Lung Cancer, Bringing Hope Worldwide! We improve lives by advancing lung cancer research, education and support. Achieving Our Mission – A Three-Tiered Approach Knowing that earlier detection and improved treatments will save lives, ABOH has created three program vehicles for carrying out its mission. Our programs lead to: Increased lung cancer research for improved lung cancer treatments; Increased lung cancer awareness and public education to reduce late stage diagnoses, especially in low income communities where lung cancer is most prevalent; and Increased support of patients and caregivers for better health outcomes and quality of life.