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Key Findings |
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The lung cancer survival rate has increased by 26% in the last five years. |
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Close to 235,000 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year. |
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Lung cancer can often be treated with surgery if it is diagnosed at an early stage and has not spread. |
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Lung cancer screening continues to save lives across the nation. |
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We Need Your Help To End Lung Cancer |
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Comprehensive biomarker testing helps doctors find DNA abnormalities in cells, guiding them to the best treatment options for lung cancer patients. This is a huge advancement in technology and treatment, however, many patients cannot afford it. You can help end lung cancer by asking your governor to support health insurance coverage of biomarker testing. |
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