What is World Lung Cancer Day?
Each year on August 1, World Lung Cancer Day takes place. The day is a chance to raise concerns about lung cancer causes and prevention.
According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the most common cause of death among cancer patients. Fortunately, lung cancer survival rates in the United States have increased by almost 5 percent when diagnosed early enough. However, prevention is still necessary in order to detect and treat lung cancer before it spreads.
Anyone can be affected by lung cancer. Anyone should investigate their risk factors because the disease does not discriminate, it's important for everyone to understand their risk factors. Although several risk factors contribute to lung cancer, a few include air pollution, smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, and exposure to hazardous chemicals such as radon gas.
Talking to your health care professional is one of the first steps to safeguarding your health. Review your family's medical history. In addition, your healthcare specialist can help you determine your risk factors and schedule any necessary tests. Although a health screening does not prevent disease, it does help prevent disease transmission by early detection.
