Report finds 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.
State of Lung Cancer: New Report Reveals Tennessee Among Worst in Nation in Lung Cancer Rates
Today, the American Lung Association released its 2024 “State of Lung Cancer” report, which examines key indicators to highlight how the toll of lung cancer varies by state. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths here in Tennessee and across the U.S.
Maine continues to have one of the highest incidence rates of lung cancer in the US
Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer deaths in both Maine and the U.S. That's according to the latest annual report from the American Lung Association. Spokesperson Lance Boucher says while five year survival rates have increased,
Maine ranks in top 10 for lung cancer screenings, but new case numbers remain high
This year's State of Lung Cancer report reveals positive news, finding that Maine ranks in the top 10 best in the country for screenings and treatment options.According to the American Lung Association,
There's Been a Big Improvement in Lung Cancer Survival
"This year's 'State of Lung Cancer' report provides a path for states and the federal government to take to improve the lives of people living with this devastating disease," Wimm
Iowa ranks among worst states for lung cancer rates in 2024 report
The American Lung Association’s 2024 “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that Iowa ranks poorly in several key areas related to lung cancer, which remains the
Lung Cancer Patients Are Now Living Longer Even As Rates Jumps Among Non-smokers; Here's Why
More people with lung cancer are living longer, but it remains America's deadliest cancer, a new state-by-state report shows.
Lung cancer and air pollution: A growing crisis in urban India
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Terminal lung cancer patient shares five warning signs that can be overlooked 'for years'
A woman with terminal stage 4 lung cancer has revealed the five symptoms that led to her diagnosis - including one ...
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Norman Regional Hospital offers lung cancer screenings with new technology
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and Norman Regional Hospital is ramping up screenings with a new robotic diagnostic device that improves accuracy. Lung scans are “basically a CAT scan ...
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Healthbeat 4: How CNOS Imaging Center uses low-dose CT lung screenings that can detect early signs of lung cancer
“This is more of a preventative screening scan to try to catch the early stages of lung cancer,” said Jill Sitzmann, ...
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This Blood Test Can Help to Detect Whether or Not You Have Lung Cancer
“It’s the first clinically validated test on the market,” Zaidi told Pittsburgh Magazine. “And one of the most highly ...
Health advocates: Maryland needs to improve screening efforts for lung cancer
Maryland does relatively well in terms of lung cancer rates but it, like all states, could do better, according to a new ...
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Mercy Health – Lorain encourages lung cancer screenings during Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Lorain is using this time to highlight lung cancer screening guidelines, according to a news release. In 2023, the American ...
Understanding the challenges and advances in Lung Cancer treatment
Lung cancer treatment has advanced, but it remains a leading cause of death due to late detection, treatment resistance, and ...