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7 Facts You Should Know About Lung Cancer Screening LCFA

WEBLung cancer screening is a preventive health check, like a mammogram or a colonoscopy. CT scans do expose you to some radiation, but it’s about the same amount as you …

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A Lung Cancer Diagnosis

WEBThis initial assessment helps the healthcare team determine the next course of action. Diagnosing lung cancer involves a comprehensive approach, including medical history …

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Are You at Risk for Lung Cancer

WEBRisk 1: Smoking. Smoking, including cigarette, cigar, and pipe smoking, is thought to be responsible for 80% of all lung cancer diagnoses. And while heavy smokers are at the …

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First 7 steps in the face of a lung cancer diagnosis LCFA

WEBFind a lung cancer specialist (such as a thoracic oncologist or thoracic surgeon) and make an appointment to discuss diagnosis and treatment plans.. How to find a lung cancer …

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About Us Lung Cancer Foundation of America

WEBLung Cancer Foundation of America is working to change the public perception of lung cancer through education and personal stories about lung cancer and …

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Racial Disparities in Treatment and Survival for Lung Cancer

WEBRecent Improvements in Racial Disparities in Treatment and Survival of Lung Cancer. In a study published in September 2020 in the Journal of Surgical …

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New artificial intelligence tool can accurately identify cancer

WEBExclusive: algorithm performs more efficiently and effectively than current methods, according to a study. Doctors, scientists and researchers have built an artificial …

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Lung Cancer Foundation of America Scientific Advisory Board

WEBScientific Advisory Board. Lung Cancer Foundation of America is proud to work with world renowned leaders in lung cancer research spanning a broad range of disciplines. …

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Lung Cancer Care Disparities: Are They Truly Inclusive

WEBDespite the advancements in research and treatment for lung cancer, there are still vast disparities across the cancer care continuum, both in the United States and …

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What is my biomarker

WEBGuests/Speakers. Dr. Sydney Barned, a hospitalist at Ann Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland, a lung cancer patient, and a member of the LCFA Speakers …

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What Do I Need to Know About Biomarker Testing

WEBLung cancer biomarker testing is also known as tumor testing, genetic mutation testing, next generation sequencing (NGS) or genomic testing. It looks for changes in the DNA of …

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Our Commitment: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion LCFA

WEBLCFA acknowledges the existence of healthcare inequity in the U.S. and is committed to reducing disparities and promoting a healthier future for all. The organization is working …

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Lack of Diversity in Clinical Trials LCFA

WEBA study in JAMA Oncology found that 76% of the participants in cancer trials were white, while 18% were Black, 3% were Asian, and 6% were Hispanic. Compared with the …

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Diverse Workforce in Oncology LCFA

WEBImproving equity, diversity, and inclusion within the care delivery and biomedical research workforces is critical to reducing health disparities in cancer care. 1 …

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month LCFA

WEBTake a ‘Breath of Honor’ for Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Stand Strong Against Lung Cancer this November. In the battle against lung cancer, LCFA is spotlighting the …

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About Our Grantmaking LCFA

WEBWe aim to attract the best and the brightest to the field of lung cancer research. An LCFA grant award is typically $200,000 awarded to a young investigator for work over 2 years. …

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Sydney Barned, MD LCFA Speakers Bureau

WEBDr. Sydney Barned is a doctor of internal medicine and a hospitalist. Since the onset of Covid, she has been a staple on the oncology unit of Anne Arundel Medical Center in …

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