When is World Lung Cancer Day?
Tuesday August 1stOn August 1, each year on World Lung Cancer Day, World Lung Cancer Day takes place. The day provides the opportunity to raise concerns about lung cancer causes and prevention.
According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the leading cause of death among cancer patients. Fortunately, lung cancer survival rates increase five or more years 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. Because the disease does not discriminate, it's important for everyone to assess their risk factors. ''s Although several key 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.
Visiting your health care provider 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 reduce disease transmission through early detection.
