Lung cancer accounts for about 27% of all cancer deaths. Lung cancer also has the lowest 5-year survival rate of the other most common cancers.
People breathe in and out about 12-15 times per minute at rest. Your lungs move fresh air in and waste gasses out of the body. Healthy lungs are important to a healthy body.
Knowing the warning signs of lung cancer can help you receive treatment as soon as possible.
Smoking cessation is a covered benefit. If you experience warning signs, see your doctor as soon as possible. Ask for a lung cancer screening. Early detection could save your life.
Smoking can lead to lung cancer. Smoking causes about 480,000 deaths every year. More than 16 million Americans live with a smoking-related disease. Quitting smoking can reduce your cancer risk.
Quitting smoking is not easy. But with time and a plan, you can do it. The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout on November 17 can be a place to start your journey toward a smoke-free life.
To find out more, visit cancer.org/healthy/stay-away-from-tobacco/great-american-smokeout.