American Lung Association inaugural LUNG FORCE ‘State of Lung Cancer’ Finds that Florida Can do More to Reduce the Toll of Lung Cancer
WHAT: The American Lung Association is releasing the results of its first annual LUNG FORCE “State of Lung Cancer” report, which brings together national and state-specific data to show how the toll of lung cancer varies by state. This is the first time that these lung cancer statistics have been analyzed in one report, and gives us a better understanding of the impact of lung cancer across the country. This report compares lung cancer incidence, survival, stage at diagnosis, surgical treatment and screening centers and shows how states can do more to reduce the burden of lung cancer.
WHERE: Lung.org/solc detailing “State of Lung Cancer” report will be live at 12:01 a.m. ET on February 28, 2018.
WHEN: Prior to the public release on February 28, 2018, at 12:01 a.m. ET, embargoed interviews may be requested.
WHO: Brenda Olsen, American Lung Association, Chief Mission Officer, Southeast Region
HOW: To request more information or an embargoed interview, contact Britney Reddick, Britney.Reddick@lung.org or 470-233-7030.
WHY: Every two and a half minutes someone in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer, and the five-year lung cancer national survival rate is only 18.1 percent. The LUNG FORCE “State of Lung Cancer” report is both a guidepost and rallying cry, providing policymakers, researchers, healthcare practitioners, as well as patients, caregivers and others committed to ending lung cancer, with a one-stop resource for identifying how their state can best focus to support lung cancer patients.
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About the American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to improve the air we breathe; to reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families; and to eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases. For more information about the American LungAssociation, a holder of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Guide Seal, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org.
About LUNG FORCE
LUNG FORCE is a national movement led by the American Lung Association to unite women against lung cancer, the #1 cancer killer of women. LUNG FORCE has three priorities: 1) Make lung cancer a cause that people care about—and act on; 2) Educate and empower patients and healthcare providers and 3) Raise critical funds for lung cancer research. The American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE is nationally presented by CVS Health. Find out more at LUNGFORCE.org.
About LUNG FORCE “State of Lung Cancer”
The inaugural LUNG FORCE “State of Lung Cancer” report includes available state-specific measures of lung cancer incidence, adult smoking prevalence, radon zones, five-year survival, stage at diagnosis, five-year survival by stage at diagnosis, surgery as part of the first course of treatment, and accredited lung cancer screening centers. Data was compiled from a variety of sources including the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries; American College of Radiology; National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program; CDC’s WONDER Online Database; Maryland Cancer Registry (supported by funds from the State of Maryland, the Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund, and the CDC’s National Program of Cancer Registries); CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; Environmental Protection Agency’s Map of Radon Zones; and U.S. Census Bureau.
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