LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH |November
Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November strives to share the stories of survivors. Through their stories of hope, organizations hope to increase knowledge about the disease and its causes. Join Lung Cancer Awareness Month in dispelling myths and improving results.
#LungCancerAwarenessMonth
According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the leading cause of death among cancer patients. Luckily, when diagnosed early enough, lung cancer survival rates increase five or more years by almost 56 percent. However, prevention is necessary in order to detect and treat lung cancer before it spreads.
Lung cancer can affect anyone. Because the disease doesn't discriminate, it's important for everyone to review their risk factors. While several high-risk factors attribute to lung cancer a few include air pollution, smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, and exposure to dangerous chemicals like radon gas.
Tips to Prevent Lung Cancer
Get screened - early detection can save lives.
Quit smoking - it's hard, but it's so worth it.
Be an advocate - share your story so others can find hope, too!
Learn more by visiting LCAM.org.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Become a part of the movement to conquer lung cancer. Learn about prevention and signs of lung cancer. Use #LungCancerAwarenessMonth to post on social media.
HISTORY
Lung Cancer Awareness Month has been observed since at least 1990. In 2003, Congress introduced a resolution to officially recognize the observance.