Lung cancer survival rate improves

Lung cancer survival rate improves but the disease still remains leading cause of cancer deaths
The survival rate for people with lung cancer is improving, according to the new State of Lung Cancer report. The American Lung Association report says there have been important advances in early detection and treatments but lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths.
Lung cancer survival rate improves: Research
The survival rate among those with lung cancer has improved by more than a quarter in the last five years, according to a new report. The findings from the American Lung Association’s latest “State of Lung Cancer” report shows a 26 percent increase in the survival rate.
Louisiana ranks 40th for rate of new lung cancer cases
According to the latest report from ALA, Louisiana ranks 40th for the rate of new lung cancer cases. The ALA says exposure to cigarette smoke or being a longtime smoker is the number one cause of lung cancer.
Survival prospect improving for deadliest cancer
Survival rates jumped for the leading cause of cancer deaths, lung cancer, but a new report from the American Lung Association finds that far too few people eligible are undergoing early screenings. Just 16% of people eligible for early screening were tested for cancer,
Survival prospect improving for deadliest cancer: American Lung Association
Survival rates jumped for the leading cause of cancer deaths, lung cancer, but a new report from the American Lung Association finds that far too few people eligible are undergoing
Report finds big improvement in lung cancer survival
More people with lung cancer are living longer, but it remains America's deadliest cancer, a new state-by-state report shows.
There's Been a Big Improvement in Lung Cancer Survival
"This year's 'State of Lung Cancer' report provides a path for states and the federal government to take to improve the lives of people living with this devastating disease," Wimm
New report shows lung cancer survival rate has improved in the last five years
The American Lung Association report says there have been important advances in early detection and treatments but lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths. Stephanie Stahl reports.
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According to the American Lung Association, in the last five years, the lung cancer survival rate has improved by 26 percent.
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