November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This year,
approximately 160,340 Americans are expected to die from lung
cancer, accounting for 28 percent of all cancer deaths. That is
why there is an entire month dedicated to this disease, raising
awareness and increasing research to help put an end to it.
People like to think that lung cancer is a self-inflicted
disease from smoking; the truth is that radon, secondhand smoke,
and air pollution all can cause lung cancer. The American Lung
Association encourages everyone to help stomp out the stigma of
lung cancer and create awareness around the disease. The
American Lung Association launched a new online resource at
www.MyLungCancerSupport.org designed to guide and support those
living with lung cancer and their loved ones during every stage
of the disease. I encourage everyone affected by lung cancer to
visit this website to learn more.