Shining a Light on Lung Cancer
I have received information and materials from AstraZeneca. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post.
Most of us know someone who has been affected by lung cancer. (You may have read my previous story on when someone you love has lung cancer.) Or, maybe you don’t. However, something you should know is that lung cancer is the leading fatal cancer in both men and women in the United States each year. Unfortunately, there is still a lack of education, support, and awareness, despite how many people are affected by it each year.
Spread the Word
Even if you aren’t a caregiver or a patient, spreading awareness of lung cancer is a cause we should all share in. Let’s do the world a favor and share our support for this community by showing others how they can help raise awareness of lung cancer. Perhaps the staggering number of 14% of all cancer diagnoses being lung cancer is a motivator for raising awareness.
Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
Sadly, not only are people diagnosed with lung cancer daily, there are also many deaths from it. Within the realm of cancer deaths, about 1 in 4 of them are from lung cancer. There are at least 430,000 people living today that have lung cancer. Aren’t those numbers shocking?
More surprisingly, there isn’t just one kind of lung cancer. There are sub-lung cancers that are treated differently. Because of this, it’s important for each patient to be tested for biomarkers to see what kind of specific lung cancer they have. Finding the biomarkers means treatment providers can create plans tailored to them, and hopefully have a more positive outcome.
Speak Up
While November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we should always take the opportunity to shed light on lung cancer and show support for its patients. Every month of the year is a great time to speak out and fight against the stigma of lung cancer….like how it’s a smoker’s disease. But it’s not just a smoker’s disease!
There are thousands of people fighting lung cancer today, do your part and spread some awareness. There are real people out there battling this disease, and every time they share their lung cancer story, (or you share your story,) they are advocating for everyone who has ever dealt with the disease. Let’s take advantage of Lung Cancer Awareness Month and keep the momentum going as we work to raise awareness of both the cancers themselves as well as treatment options that exist! How will you help to raise awareness? Learn more at lvngwith.com.
Steph Blake says
My mom died of lung cancer at age 55, never smoked a day in her life, 15% of lung cancers are “never” smokers, usually woman in their 40-50s.
Brett says
I’m so sorry about your mom. It’s important to raise awareness- so many are affected by this ugly disease!
CourtneyLynne says
Ughhhh lung cancer and I guess pretty
Much all cancers suck!!!! My grandfather died of lung cancer when I was a kid :-/
jo says
A friend visited me last weekend to share that her aunt lost the battle to lung cancer. Her aunt has been going to a doctor alone and didn’t tell anyone so they were all surprised she had it. 🙁
Eloise says
Nice job spreading awareness to such an important topic… Health scares are the worst, so any help to prevent or help something like lung cancer is appreciative.
kendall says
Thank you so much for sharing this – it’s SUCH an important topic that NEEDS more awareness brought to it. Lung cancer unfortunately touches so close to home for me – and I’m always interested in bringing more awareness to research for it.
Kate | My Mommy Brain says
Lung cancer is a horrible disease. My uncle died from it.
Echo says
Raising awareness is one of the best things that people can do. The more we talk about it and the more that people become aware, the more focus will be put on it.
Kathy says
Lung cancer is so scary. In fact, all cancer is really scary. I’ve lost a few loved ones to cancer.
Up Run for Life says
Cancer is horrible. I know someone who has passed from cancer, not sure what type that she had. Thankfully, medication and doctors are able to help make patients live longer especially if they catch it early enough.
Debra @ Traveling Well For Less says
I’m totally familiar with lung cancer. My mom died from it. Did you know it’s the leading cause of death among women, even over heart attacks.
Rebecca Swenor says
This is a great post and there are so many people who have lung cancer now who don’t know it. Prevention and awareness are the number one things to learn in preventing any cancer I believe. Thanks for sharing the awareness.
dawn says
my grandfather died of lung cancer and it was tough. thanks for this post
Cai Cansino says
This struck a chord in me. My grandmother died because of lung cancer. Am glad people are working hard to find a cure for cancer and working on cancer awareness.
Emily says
I know two people who have passed away because of lung cancer, it is such a terrible disease. If only these advances had been made earlier, it would have helped out my family.
Paula Bendfeldt says
Cancer is such a horrible condition but it’s very important to create awareness. Thanks for sharing this information!
Jeanette says
Lung cancer is such a terrible thing the more light we shed on it the better! The only way we can win this fight is if we remember that there is people who suffer from it and we need to find a cure!
Chloe says
My friend recently spoke at the world conference for lung cancer in Vienna. It wasn’t something I was aware of, it is good to see some advances coming through.
Paula Schuck says
I’m so glad to know that there have been real advances in treating lung cancer. It’s traditionally one of the more frightening cancers.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Thank you so much for sharing this. Cancer is so scary, but it’s good to know that there are advancements that are making it easier to fight.