11/16/2022
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month! Check out this post to learn more about lung cancer like statistics, screening and diagnostic tests, risk factors, and symptoms.
Lung cancer accounts for approximately 25% of all cancer related deaths. However, in the recent years the number of new cases per year has continued to decrease. It is important to be screened if you fall into any of the risk factor categories or have noticed any signs or symptoms. Screening and diagnostic tests include LDCT scans, X-rays, sputum cytology, and a tissue biopsy.
Risk factors can include former or current smokers, people exposed to second hand smoke, exposure to radon or other carcinogens, person or family history, and living an unhealthy lifestyle.
Finally, some signs of lung cancer are cough that gets worse or will not go away, wheezing, chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.
To learn more about lung cancer, check out the websites listed on the last slide!
