Lung Cancer Awareness: Central Kentucky's Call to Action

Lung Cancer Awareness: Central Kentucky's Call to Action

In the commonwealth of Kentucky, the burden of lung cancer remains alarmingly high. According to the American Lung Association, Kentucky is among the states with the highest incidence of new lung cancer cases — 84.8 per 100,000 people — compared with the U.S. average of about 54.6. Also, survival after diagnosis lags: the five-year survival rate in Kentucky is around 23.9%, below the national rate of 28.4%. Why is Kentucky facing this challenge?…

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