Missouri Lung Cancer Coalition

World Lung Cancer Day commemorates, celebrates & supports those impacted by lung cancer. We urge everyone to learn about the risk factors for the disease & the importance of early detection through lung cancer screenings. #missourilungcancercoalition #worldlungcancerday2023

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Missouri Lung Cancer Coalition. #molcc #lungcancerawareness #happyindependenceday2023 #HappyIndependenceDay #happy4thofjuly

This #MemorialDay we honor and remember those who served and gave their lives for our country. #missourilungcancercoalition #MOLCC #rememberandhonorthefallen

The rate of new #lungcancer cases in #Missouri is 73.2% which is significantly higher than the national rate of 59.6%. Missouri ranks 7th among all states in new lung cancer cases, placing it in the “below average” tier. #CDC #molcc

Studies show that when high-risk individuals receive annual low-dose #CTscans, the #lungcancer death rate can be reduced by up to 20% by detecting tumors at early stages when they are more likely to be curable. #getscreenedforlungcancer #molcc

Breathing #radon over time increases your risk of #lungcancer. Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the US. Nationally, the EPA estimates that about 21,000 people die each year from radon-related lung cancer. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. #EPA #molcc

Our website has resources to help you understand the risks of #lungcancer and how to minimize risk. Visit the Resources tab to see Missouri #lungcancerfacts and statistics/info about the dangers of living with cancer-causing #radon. bit.ly/3FmgUDD #molcc

People of color who are diagnosed with #lungcancer face worse outcomes compared to white Americans because they are less likely to be diagnosed early, less likely to receive surgical treatment, and more likely to not receive any treatment. bit.ly/3YKnz1f #molcc

Our #EarlyDetectionTeam identifies and develops best practices for scalable screening models that also overcomes barriers to the delivery of high-quality #lungcancerscreening. Our team is working to build #awareness about #lungcancer screening. #molcc

Wondering if you should get screened? Take this quiz, sponsored by the American Lung Association, to determine if you or someone you know is eligible. bit.ly/3YuCI6R #earlylungcancersceening #molungcancercoalition #fightlungcancer #getscreenedforlungcancer #molcc

#LUNGCANCER is the leading cause of #cancerdeath worldwide. 1 IN 17 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime – more than 120,000 this year. Know the facts. bit.ly/3k3mKlK #lungcancer #lungcancerawarness #lungcancerwomen #lungcancerfacts #lungcancerstats #molcc

Our #preventionteam works tirelessly to improve awareness of and access to evidence-based lung cancer prevention and tobacco cessation services, particularly among high-risk, underserved, rural, and low-income populations. #missourilungcancercoalition #lungcancer #molcc

#highrisk for #lungcancer? #Earlyscreenings can detect abnormalities before symptoms. Early detection, can decrease lung cancer mortality by up to 20% among high-risk populations. bit.ly/41G1XG4 #getscreenedforlungcancer #molungcancercoalition

#Lungcancer claims more lives than breast, pancreatic, & prostate colorectal cancer combined. The aforementioned receive 3x MORE RESEARCH FUNDING per life lost than #lungcancer. Help us spread the word and close the funding gap. #closethefundinggap #molcc

Doctors recommend #earlyscreening low-dose CT scan tests to find #lungcancer early, when treatments are more effective. #educate at risk individuals that annual screenings are available in #Missouri. #CDC #lungcancerprevention #molungcancercoalition

#Lungcancer is the leading cause of #cancerdeath worldwide and #women comprised 49% of those diagnosed. Share this post and spread the word about the #risks of #lungcancer. Contact us to find out how you can join our efforts. #molungcancercoalition #lungcancereprevention

Research supported by the NIH, the CDC, and the U.S. FDA confirms that even if you’re 60 or older and have been smoking for decades, quitting will improve your health. #quittingsmokingimproveshealth #molungcancercoalition #lungcancerrisks #lunghealth #molcc #lungcancer

#Lungcancerscreening involves having a #lowdoseCTscan of your chest. This has been shown to be an effective method of #detectinglungcancers at a very early stage. #molungcancercoalition #getscreenedforlungcancer #nationalcancerpreventionmonth #screeningsaveslives #molcc

In < one year of #smokingcessation, your #lungs will begin to be cleaner? Quit smoking for 5+ years and your risk of lung cancer drops significantly! bit.ly/3XTLKL9. #missourilungcancercoalition #moquitline #kickthebutts #quitsmokingtoday

Get to know #MoLungCancerCoalition! We are a statewide coalition of healthcare professionals and #stakeholders dedicated to #preventinglungcancer and improving #earlydetectionlungcancer. #jointhecoalition #fightlungcancer #endlungcancerinmissouri #lungcanceradvocacy