It’s no secret that smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer. And if you think kicking the habit is tough, know this: Lung cancer is tougher. It’s stealthy, aggressive, and invasive. It has a higher mortality rate than breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers combined. And, more often than not, when it’s finally detected, it’s too late.
The facts are staggering.
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- There are 230,000 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed each year.
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- Of those, 75% are found at the more advanced stages of the disease.
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- When detected in its advanced stages, lung cancer has a cure rate of less than 5%.
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- Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer, killing more than 160,000 people annually.
We don’t write this to scare you. We are writing this blog because there is hope. Because when lung cancer is caught early, it has a cure rate of nearly 80%. We have the ability to detect these early stages right here in Siouxland, with our state-of-the-art CT Lung Cancer Screenings. More and more insurance companies are seeing the value of covering this minimally invasive screening; everyone wins when cancer is caught early.
If you are a current or former smoker who smokes or smoked more than a pack a day, the American Lung Association recommends an annual low-dose CT scan screening.
Our expert staff at Family Health Care of Siouxland will walk you through the process, all the way from discussing eligibility through filing with your insurance. We have the tools and the expertise right here in Siouxland to give you the information and supportive care you deserve to help you make the best choices possible.
Yes, lung cancer can be deadly, but it doesn’t have to be. Know the symptoms, know your options, and know you are in good hands. Make your appointment today.