Study suggests more lives could be saved with expanded lung cancer tests
A study suggests that expanded screening for lung cancer could save more lives, especially among Black Americans. A 70-year-old woman who participated in the study says she was saved by earlier screening.
More people surviving lung cancer, but work remains in screening and biomarker testing
The lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years, according to the American Lung Association’s annual “State of Lung Cancer” report that was published Tuesday.
Lung cancer survival rate improves: Research
The survival rate among those with lung cancer has improved by more than a quarter in the last five years, according to a new report. Four years ago, the United States Preventive Services Task Force expanded the screening age range while increasing ...
New Report: Lung Cancer Survival Rate Improves, But Gaps in Biomarker Testing and Lack of Screening Hinder Progress
American Lung Association’s ‘State of Lung Cancer’ report reveals stark differences in survival, screening and treatment across states
New report shows lung cancer survival rate has improved in the last five years
The American Lung Association report says there have been important advances in early detection and treatments but lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths. Stephanie Stahl reports.
There's Been a Big Improvement in Lung Cancer Survival
More people with lung cancer are living longer, but it remains America's deadliest cancer, a new state-by-state report shows. "There is more work to do, but I am incredibly optimistic about the future of lung cancer care,
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Add ‘Lung Cancer Screening’ to Your November Checklist so You Can Breathe Easier
Rake leaves check. Store lawnmower for winter check. Buy Thanksgiving turkey check. Schedule lung cancer screening what ...
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Screening for Lung Cancer: What you should know this November
For current smokers—or those who’ve smoked in the last 15 years—screening for lung cancer should begin at age 50.
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Screening is your best defense against lung cancer
For many decades, Kentucky has been leading the nation in lung cancer incidence and mortality. While this is a grim statistic ...
UR Medicine highlights screening program during Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, which serves as a good reminder of the resources available locally to help catch the ...
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For Your Health — A Painless Test for Lung Cancer That Saves Lives
Our progress against lung cancer is something to celebrate. Millions of lives have been saved in the U.S. alone since rates of smoking began to drop in the mid-1960s. And as smoking continues to ...
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HSHS urges adults to prioritize lung cancer CT scans in November for early detection
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is encouraging all eligible adults to add a lung cancer CT scan to their November to-do ...
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Lung Cancer Screening Offered In Dalton
Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screenings are available for those who are age 50 to 80, are active smokers or who quit smoking less than 15 years ago, or have a 20-pack-per-year ...
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Lung Cancer is the leading cause of death in the nation and lung screenings can help
Smokers are the most at risk of getting lung cancer. Other factors such as family history have a small chance. Vaping is a ...