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.

More people with lung cancer are living longer, but it remains America's deadliest cancer, a new state-by-state report shows.

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.

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;

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths across the nation, according to the American Lung Association (ALA). The organization’s new report on the disease is highlighting improvements in Maryland.

CHARLESTON, W.Va.—– Although the rate for new lung cancer cases has improved 12% over the past five years in West Virginia, it still remains at 76.5% which is significantly higher than the national average of 53.6% according to the American Lung Assocation’s state lung report released Tuesday.

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

"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