New month .. new cause ..
and it's one we still need awareness of. .. Lung Cancer.
There's an active organization in the capital region aimed at improving our knowledge of this killer and increasing our awareness about prevention.
Got this in an email from one of the women involved and she really wants everyone to get the message from the Lung Cancer Alliance in Washington, DC
LUNG CANCER IS THE #1 CAUSE OF CANCER DEATHS:
Lung Cancer kills more people than Breast, Prostate, Colon, Liver, Kidney and Melanoma cancers COMBINED.
60% of LUNG CANCERS ARE DIAGNOSED IN PEOPLE WHO DON'T SMOKE:
Never smoked : 10-15% of new cases
Former smokers : 50% of new cases
Current smokers : 35-40% of new cases
WOMEN ARE AT GREAT RISK
2/3 of non-smokers diagnosed with LUNG CANCER are women.
Women who have EVER smoked are 2x as likely as men to have LUNG CANCER.
THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE LUNG CANCER SURVIVAL RATE SINCE NIXON's 1971 WAR ON CANCER.
Effect of funding on survival rates:
LUNG CANCER ....... spending $ per death : $1,829.......5 year survival rate : 15%
COLON CANCER spending $ per death: $5,216 ......5 year survival rate : 63%
PROSTATE CANCER spending $ per death $14, 369 ...5 year survival rate : 99%
BREAST CANCER ...... spending $ per death $23,474....5 year survival rate : 88%
WHAT CAN WE DO TO SAVE LIVES ????????
Become a spokesperson for increased funding for research and early detection.
Contact Federal and State Legislators
Contact your local media
Visit lungcanceralliance.org for tips and to sign a petition
the viewer who sent this info was hoping I'd share the info .. consider it shared ..
Thursday, November 1
Wednesday, October 31
When Pink Ribbons aren't Enough
Today marks, not just the end of October and Halloween, but the end of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
By now many if not most of you know about the loss suffered by our reporter, Mark Mulholland. His wife Kelly lost her 3 year long battle with breast cancer earlier this month. She had just turned 37 and left behind 2 young children.
In a case like this it would seem all the pink ribbons and walks aren't enough. But that would be missing the importance of the work that's been done and continues.
A few weeks before Kelly passed there was a little gathering she was able to attend. After saying hi the next thing she said to me was "I'm still here".
That she could say that so far into her battle was a victory in itself. 10 years ago the disease would have claimed her life much earlier. That's little comfort for those who love her .. but it gives heart to all those working for a cure.
There's a new study out from a researcher with the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology. Although it hasn't been reviewed yet it's worth attention. It finds African American women are at higher risk for recurrence after localized treatment ie: lumpectomy. What this means is, these women need to stay in close contact with their physician and their physician needs to be extra attentive to their patients.
The passing of Kelly struck us all hard here at WNYT. She was a woman of grace and resiliency, compassion and faith, kind and fun.
I know we'll continue to help those battling breast cancer - I hope you consider doing the same.
By now many if not most of you know about the loss suffered by our reporter, Mark Mulholland. His wife Kelly lost her 3 year long battle with breast cancer earlier this month. She had just turned 37 and left behind 2 young children.
In a case like this it would seem all the pink ribbons and walks aren't enough. But that would be missing the importance of the work that's been done and continues.
A few weeks before Kelly passed there was a little gathering she was able to attend. After saying hi the next thing she said to me was "I'm still here".
That she could say that so far into her battle was a victory in itself. 10 years ago the disease would have claimed her life much earlier. That's little comfort for those who love her .. but it gives heart to all those working for a cure.
There's a new study out from a researcher with the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology. Although it hasn't been reviewed yet it's worth attention. It finds African American women are at higher risk for recurrence after localized treatment ie: lumpectomy. What this means is, these women need to stay in close contact with their physician and their physician needs to be extra attentive to their patients.
The passing of Kelly struck us all hard here at WNYT. She was a woman of grace and resiliency, compassion and faith, kind and fun.
I know we'll continue to help those battling breast cancer - I hope you consider doing the same.
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