Lung Cancer Risk Factors, Symptoms, Prevention and Early Detection
Learn risk factors, symptoms, prevention, and early detection of lung cancer.
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Resources for Patients and Caregivers
Learn the basics about lung cancer and how it’s treated in this booklet for newly diagnosed patients and their caregivers.
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North Dakota Lung Cancer Statistics
Leading Cancer Cases and Deaths, All Races and Ethnicities, Male and Female, 2019, can be searched on this page.
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Lung Cancer Evidence-Based Strategies
Access the statewide programs recommended by the CDC that combine and coordinate community-based interventions.
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Lung Cancer Resource Library
Find featured lung cancer videos, downloadable worksheets, interactive tools, data and more.
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Lung Cancer PDQ for Health Professionals
The National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) provided the first solid evidence that screening with LDCT can reduce lung cancer mortality risk in ever-smokers who have smoked 30 pack-years or longer and in former smokers who have quit within the past 15 years. Learn more.
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Basic Information About Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. Learn the risk factors and how you can prevent lung cancer.
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Are You At Risk for Radon (Video)
Learn the risks of radon in your home.
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North Dakota Lung Cancer Statistics (2020)
Lung cancer incidence, treatment and screening rates can be found here.
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Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines (USPSTF)
The USPSTF recommends annual screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) in adults aged 50 to 80 years who have a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years. Learn more.
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About Lung Cancer
There are different types of lung cancer. Knowing which type you have is important because it affects your treatment options and your outlook (prognosis). If you aren’t sure which type of lung cancer you have, ask your doctor so you can get the right information.
Take Action on Social Media Toolkit
Use these messages to spread awareness about lung cancer, share lung cancer facts and advancements, and spread the hope of a better tomorrow.
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Lung Cancer
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