In North Dakota lung cancer is the number one most diagnosed cancer among men and women combined and the number one cause of cancer deaths. In the United States, every 2.3 minutes someone is diagnosed with lung cancer. Of all new lung cancer diagnoses, 60-65% are among people who have never smoked or are former smokers. Only 21% of all people diagnosed with lung cancer will survive 5 years or more, but if it is caught before it spreads, the chance for 5-year survival improves dramatically.
We encourage you to join the fight against cancer and use the following materials in your organization and community to increase awareness and the importance of prevention of this disease. Working together we CAN reduce the incidence and impact of lung cancer in North Dakota!
Lung Cancer Risk Factors, Symptoms, Prevention and Early Detection
Learn risk factors, symptoms, prevention, and early detection of lung cancer.
Resources for Patients and Caregivers
Learn the basics about lung cancer and how it’s treated in this booklet for newly diagnosed...
North Dakota Lung Cancer Statistics
Leading Cancer Cases and Deaths, All Races and Ethnicities, Male and Female, 2019, can be...
Lung Cancer Evidence-Based Strategies
Access the statewide programs recommended by the CDC that combine and coordinate community-based interventions.
Lung Cancer Resource Library
Find featured lung cancer videos, downloadable worksheets, interactive tools, data and more.
Lung Cancer PDQ for Health Professionals
The National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) provided the first solid evidence that screening with LDCT...
Basic Information About Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. Learn the risk factors and how...
Are You At Risk for Radon (Video)
Learn the risks of radon in your home.
North Dakota Lung Cancer Statistics (2020)
Lung cancer incidence, treatment and screening rates can be found here.
Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines (USPSTF)
The USPSTF recommends annual screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) in adults...
About Lung Cancer
There are different types of lung cancer. Knowing which type you have is important because...
Take Action on Social Media Toolkit
Use these messages to spread awareness about lung cancer, share lung cancer facts and advancements,...