title: The Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board.
abstract: The Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board, begun in 1980, continues to move forward in its mission in cancer research and tobacco control. During the last year, the board has created a presence on the World Wide Web and taken steps to implement the Cancer Control Strategic Plan. It is also taking a lead role in the development of the Tobacco Control Coalition. Listed at the end of this article is a summary of the board's legislative mandate, its mission, and its current membership.
authors.affiliation: Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board, New Orleans, USA.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Whiting
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Kardinal
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008145:Louisiana; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017712:Peer Review, Research; D012042:Registries; D012109:Research Support as Topic; D019460:Tobacco Industry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014837:Voluntary Health Agencies / Q000458:organization & administration*