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.
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: 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.
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,
There's Been a 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 is more work to do, but I am incredibly optimistic about the future of lung cancer care,
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.
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;
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 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.
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.
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