Low Awareness of Lung Cancer Screening
Only 36% of Americans Aware Survey Finds
Early Detection Key to Survival
A new survey conducted by the American Lung Association (ALA) reveals that only 36% of Americans are aware that lung cancer screening is available. This concerning finding highlights a lack of awareness about a potentially life-saving tool that can detect lung cancer at an early stage, when it is most treatable.
The survey, which polled 4,000 people across the United States, also found that only 29% of respondents knew that people who have a history of smoking can get lung cancer screening. This is particularly concerning since smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer.
Early detection of lung cancer is crucial for survival. When lung cancer is found in its early stages, the five-year survival rate is over 90%. However, when lung cancer is diagnosed in its later stages, the five-year survival rate drops to less than 10%.
The low awareness of lung cancer screening is a barrier to early detection and treatment. The ALA is urging Americans to talk to their doctors about lung cancer screening if they have a history of smoking or are at high risk for developing lung cancer.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, killing more people than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined. By increasing awareness of lung cancer screening, we can help to save lives.
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