Riverside Health is observing Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Riverside Health is observing Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November! Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.
Lung cancer screening is done with a Low Dose CT (LDCT), ordered by the patient’s primary care or other health care provider.
LDCT screening is quick, painless and should be performed annually for patients that are:
Between the ages of 50 and 80
Have a history of cigarette smoking equivalent to a pack a day for 20 years
Lung Cancer Resources available to share:
· Lung Cancer Screening Saved My Life: David’s Story
· Healthy YOU Blogs:
· Screenings help find cancer early, before you have any signs or symptoms, when it may be easier to treat. View our Early Detection of Lung Cancer is Key educational flyer.
· The Riverside Cancer Care Network has developed screening guidelines based on nationally recognized cancer care accrediting bodies for people at average risk. View Riverside Cancer Care Network’s Your Guide to Cancer Screening and Prevention.
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To learn more about lung cancer screening and early detection visit riversideonline.com/lungcancer.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me at amy.duncan@rivhs.com.