Did you know that lung cancer accounts for 13 percent of all new cancer diagnoses in the States States, but only one month of the year ?? ?? November is dedicated to the awareness of the leading cause of cancer deaths each year?
An estimated 221.0 people receive a diagnosis of lung cancer in 2015, according to the American Cancer Society.
This ?? s about 25 Americans receiving terrible, life-changing news every hour of every day.
For a diagnosis of lung cancer patients too long left with limited options and a frightening prognosis, but now lung cancer patients live longer than before. Now, when a patient is diagnosed with lung cancer, they not only experience moments of sadness and fear, but they can have hope.
Each year, new medical breakthroughs in cancer treatment and amazing technological advances make it possible for patients to take their fight to the next level. Equipped with new chemotherapy drugs, new surgical procedures and many more options, survivors continually beat the odds.
For these amazing achievements, we thank the researchers and medical professionals who use their time and talents to break barriers, once set up by lung cancer itself. It is these health professionals, in partnership with groups and awareness of carers, who seek tirelessly to improve the lives of lung cancer survivors worldwide.
And, of course, are the survivors themselves who surprise us every day they fight the hardest battle of their lives never give up.
awareness lung cancer month means a time for education
Throughout the month of November, we celebrate the lives of survivors, remember our lost loved ones, improve education on this deadly cancer and continue to seek a cure.
Around the nation, people come together to make a difference. Organizations organize awareness events to lung cancer. Social networks are full of facts and statistics about lung cancer. So how do you raise awareness of lung cancer this fall?
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ways to get involved in Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Brenda Olsen, Project CEO, American Lung Association, Southeast Division
Every five minutes, a woman in the US is that she has lung cancer. This year, lung cancer kills more Americans than any other cancer. Lung Cancer Awareness Month is a time to bring more awareness to the disease.
Increased attention on this disease is desperately needed. Lung cancer has been in the shadows for decades, and only 1 percent of women cite lung cancer as a risk to health top of mind.
To raise awareness, the American Lung Association launched LUNG FORCE, an initiative that unites women in the fight against lung cancer, encouraging them to raise their voices for change.
With LUNG FORCE, the American Lung Association will invest $ 10 million in research on lung cancer and $ 5 million to increase the promotion of public health.
We're about great positive changes in lung cancer. If you or a loved one has been affected by lung cancer, the American Lung Association invites you to share your story to inspire others to do the same.
Linda Reinstein, President / CEO, disease awareness of asbestos Organization
During the Month Lung Cancer Awareness Month and caregivers, the awareness Organization of disease asbestos (ADAO) is illuminating our social networks to shed light on the truth, raise awareness, build community and share our stories.
Did you know that:
- asbestos caused lung cancer claims approximately 10,000 lives each year
- Asbestos is one of five common causes of lung cancer [
- lung cancer is cancer of the number one killer of men and women in the US
- Join the conversation at our next #AsbestosChat November 17, noon 13:00 aND, we share information and resources for caregivers.
As officials say Adão, ?? sharing makes us Stronger.??
Linda Wenger, senior vice president of marketing and communications, LUNGevity [Foundation
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise our voice and advocacy on lung cancer. LUNGevity five simple ways to help you out and get involved:
- Post a selfie into a lung cancer is on social media. Signs are available for download here.
- Download ToolKit LUNGevity advocacy lung cancer and educate your community!
- Take a Deep Breathe Walk / Run near you.
- Can ?? t attend a deep breath Walk? Attend a virtual walk on November 21!
- LUNGevity Follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and share our views, blogs and videos.
We hope you join us this November during the Month of lung cancer awareness to change the way people learn and live with lung cancer.
awareness today and every day
Soon Lung Cancer Awareness Month will end, but that does not mean we can stop sensitize
There is no better time to spread the word about lung cancer. facts of lung cancer Share with friends and family, join the conversation on social media or by contacting your state legislators asking them to make lung cancer a medical priority.
now is the time.
the world has already lost too many people with lung cancer. That's enough. Together we can make a difference.
