New Report Shows Significant Lung Cancer Survival Rate Gains, Lingering Disparities and Urgent Need for Increased Screening
CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lung cancer survival rates are improving for everyone, including people of color, according to the American Lung Association's 2023 "State of Lung Cancer" report, released today. The five-year lung cancer survival rate for people of color has increased by 17% in the last two years, helping close the health disparity gap.
- American Lung Association's 'State of Lung Cancer' report reveals improvement in survival rate for people of color, examines toll of lung cancer state-by-state
CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lung cancer survival rates are improving for everyone, including people of color, according to the American Lung Association's 2023 "State of Lung Cancer" report , released today. - We are encouraged by the work being done to eliminate lung cancer stigma, increase lung cancer screening and improve lung cancer treatment," said Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association.
- Lung cancer screening with annual low-dose CT scans for those at high risk can reduce the lung cancer death rate by up to 20%.
- The 2023 "State of Lung Cancer" report highlights that states must do more to reduce the burden of lung cancer and encourages everyone to help end lung cancer.