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.
Lung cancer survival in Louisiana among worst in U.S., but new treatments can help
Louisiana residents have one of the highest lung cancer death rates in the country, even as groundbreaking treatments in recent years have dramatically boosted survival chances. Louisiana’s five-year survival rate for lung cancer,
More people surviving lung cancer, but work remains in screening and biomarker testing
But a lot of work remains to get eligible people screened for lung cancer and expand affordable access to the targeted treatments that can be accomplished with biomarker testing. Close to 235,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year – a cancer type with only a 28% five-year survival rate.
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.
New Report: Lung Cancer Survival Rate Improves, But Gaps in Biomarker Testing and Lack of Screening Hinder Progress
Lung cancer is the leading cause of the cancer deaths in the U.S., but the American Lung Association's 2024 "State of Lung Cancer" report reveals positive news. The lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Lung Cancer Patients Are Now Living Longer Even As Rates Jumps Among Non-smokers; Here's Why
More people with lung cancer are living longer, but it remains America's deadliest cancer, a new state-by-state report shows. In the past five years, the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26 per cent,
Report: Arkansas ranks among worst in US for lung cancer survival rates
The American Lung Association released its annual state of lung cancer report that found Arkansas ranks among the worst in the nation for lung cancer survival rates.
Louisiana ranks 40th for rate of new lung cancer cases
A November 2024 report from the American Lung Association (ALA) shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years nationwide. According to the latest report from ALA, Louisiana ranks 40th for the rate of new lung cancer cases.
Arizona receives mixed ratings on American Lung Association’s annual ‘State of Lung Cancer’ report
The American Lung Association released its annual “State of Lung Cancer” report that ranks lung cancer response by state. Arizona ranked above average for rate of new cases; average for early diagnosis;
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
Here's how Nebraska doctors are finding 'more opportunities to save lives' from lung cancer
Screening for lung cancer has taken on greater urgency because it can detect the disease at an earlier stage, when it's more ...
Which cancer causes the most NJ deaths — and why are more Black residents dying of it?
An annual report by the American Lung Association showed that the five-year survival rate for Black residents was 22.6% vs.