MCC Daily Tribune
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is observed annually in November and highlights the need for more research to be conducted while cultivating a better understanding of the disease. Tragically, lung cancer is the second most common cancer and is also known as the leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women worldwide. Each year, 218,500 people are affected by lung cancer in the United States. Out of these, about 142,000 succumb to the disease. This is because lung cancer is difficult to identify and many individuals don’t experience any symptoms until the cancer has reached an advanced stage. It’s for this reason that yearly lung cancer screenings are recommended to those who have a history of smoking, or have quit within the past 15 years. This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, vow to educate everyone around you regarding the disease.
HOW TO OBSERVE LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
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Attend a conference
Throughout the month, numerous conferences regarding lung cancer are held across the country. Attend one to find out more about the illness.
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Promote it on social media
Promote the causes of lung cancer on social media. Also, talk about the importance of early detection and discuss why it helps. Use the hashtag #LungCancerAwarenessMonth.
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Donate for research
To celebrate the month, donate to an organization working towards developing a cure for lung cancer. Every cent helps!
5 FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LUNGS
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Breaths per day
The average person takes up 20,000 resting breaths per day!
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The tubes
The lungs have a network of 600 million interconnected tubes.
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Improving lung capacity
Improving lung capacity can be achieved by exercise.
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Breaths by an average person
On average, a person breathes 13 pints of air every 60 seconds.
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Importance of coughs
Coughing and sneezing keep your lungs clear of substances you unknowingly inhale.
WHY LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IS IMPORTANT
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It creates awareness
The month provides details about lung cancer and how it can be prevented. It also talks about how common it is and why all of us need to be cautious.
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It promotes early detection
The month promotes the importance of early detection. This allows for the disease to be caught early on before it reaches a deadly stage.
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It highlights the risks of smoking
The month also talks about smoking as one of the most common causes of lung cancer. Numerous non-smoking campaigns are hosted.
Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
11/09/2022