Lung cancer survival rate improves

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,
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.
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 is more work to do, but I am incredibly optimistic about the future of lung cancer care,
There's Been a Big Improvement in Lung Cancer Survival
In the past five years, the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26%, according to the report. It credits deployment of biomarker testing -- which looks for changes in a tumor's DNA -- as a key factor. Biomarker testing can help tailor treatments to individual patients, it points out.
State of Lung Cancer: New Report Reveals Tennessee Among Worst in Nation in Lung Cancer Rates
Today, the American Lung Association released its 2024 “State of Lung Cancer” report, which examines key indicators to highlight how the toll of lung cancer varies by state. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths here in Tennessee and across the U.S.
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.
State lung cancer report shows increase in new cases reported, tobacco still leading cause
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.
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.
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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Georgia ranked 30th in nation for new lung cancer cases
A new report from the American Lung Association sheds light on the significant impact of lung cancer in Georgia and underscores the urgent need for changes to save more lives.
Surgeon warns of rise in lung cancer cases amongst non-smokers
"We're unfortunately seeing up to 20% of patients who present with lung cancer have never smoked," said Abbas. At younger ...
Lung cancer coverage in SC needs expansion, genetic testing coverage, lung group says
She didn't smoke but got advanced lung cancer. Genetic testing opened the door to targeted therapies. South Carolina doesn't ...
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.
Lung cancer and air pollution: A growing crisis in urban India
Air pollution, especially PM2.5, is a growing contributor to lung cancer, even among non-smokers. PM2.5 triggers inflammation ...
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Norman Regional Hospital offers lung cancer screenings with new technology
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and Norman Regional Hospital is ramping up screenings with a new robotic diagnostic device that improves accuracy. Lung scans are “basically a CAT scan ...