Lung cancer survival rate improves

Lung cancer survival rate improves but the disease still remains leading cause of cancer deaths
The survival rate for people with lung cancer is improving, according to the new State of Lung Cancer report. 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.
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.
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 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.
Report: Arkansas ranks among worst in US for lung cancer survival rates
The American Lung Association released its annual state of lung cancer report that found Arkansas ranks among the worst in the nation for lung cancer survival rates.
New Report: Lung Cancer Survival Rate Improves, But Gaps in Biomarker Testing and Lack of Screening Hinder Progress
Lung cancer is the leading cause of the cancer deaths in the U.S., but the American Lung Association's 2024 "State of Lung Cancer" report reveals positive news. The lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Louisiana ranks 40th for rate of new lung cancer cases
According to the latest report from ALA, Louisiana ranks 40th for the rate of new lung cancer cases. The ALA says exposure to cigarette smoke or being a longtime smoker is the number one cause of lung cancer.
More people surviving lung cancer, but work remains in screening and biomarker testing
But a lot of work remains to get eligible people screened for lung cancer and expand affordable access to the targeted treatments that can be accomplished with biomarker testing. Close to 235,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year – a cancer type with only a 28% five-year survival rate.
New Report Reveals Alabama Among Worst in Nation for Lung Cancer Survival Rate
The Lung Association’s seventh annual “State of Lung Cancer” ranks Alabama: 35 out of 49 in the nation for rate of new lung cancer cases at 58.7 per 100,000. The national rate is 53.6 per 100,000. 46 out of 47 in the nation for survival at 22.
Arizona receives mixed ratings on American Lung Association’s annual ‘State of Lung Cancer’ report
The American Lung Association released its annual “State of Lung Cancer” report that ranks lung cancer response by state. Arizona ranked above average for rate of new cases; average for early diagnosis;
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Tampans urged to get screen for cancer
The 2024 American Lung Association's "State of Lung Cancer" report, released on Nov. 19, highlights the need for more ...
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New Report Reveals Louisiana Among Worst in Nation for Lung Cancer Survival Rate
Overall, the “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals positive news. Nationally, the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26 percent in the last five years due to increased awareness and advancements ...