World Lung Cancer Day commemorates, celebrates & supports those impacted by lung cancer.
We urge everyone to learn about the risk factors for the disease & the importance of early detection through lung cancer screenings.
#missourilungcancercoalition#worldlungcancerday2023
The rate of new #lungcancer cases in #Missouri is 73.2% which is significantly higher than the national rate of 59.6%. Missouri ranks 7th among all states in new lung cancer cases, placing it in the “below average” tier. #CDC#molcc
Studies show that when high-risk individuals receive annual low-dose #CTscans, the #lungcancer death rate can be reduced by up to 20% by detecting tumors at early stages when they are more likely to be curable. #getscreenedforlungcancer#molcc
Breathing #radon over time increases your risk of #lungcancer. Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the US. Nationally, the EPA estimates that about 21,000 people die each year from radon-related lung cancer. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. #EPA#molcc
Our website has resources to help you understand the risks of #lungcancer and how to minimize risk. Visit the Resources tab to see Missouri #lungcancerfacts and statistics/info about the dangers of living with cancer-causing #radon. https://t.co/mdfwvEhsKA #molcc
People of color who are diagnosed with #lungcancer face worse outcomes compared to white Americans because they are less likely to be diagnosed early, less likely to receive surgical treatment, and more likely to not receive any treatment. https://t.co/fAgZqo0bQj #molcc
Our #preventionteam works tirelessly to improve awareness of and access to evidence-based lung cancer prevention and tobacco cessation services, particularly among high-risk, underserved, rural, and low-income populations.
#missourilungcancercoalition#lungcancer#molcc
#Lungcancer claims more lives than breast, pancreatic, & prostate colorectal cancer combined. The aforementioned receive 3x MORE RESEARCH FUNDING per life lost than #lungcancer. Help us spread the word and close the funding gap. #closethefundinggap#molcc