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Improvement in survivorship of lung cancer patients through funding transformative science. Raise awareness & serve as a resource for anyone seeking answers.

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LungCancerAmerica
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Speakers Bureau member Lysa Buonanno is accessing tomorrow’s treatments today through clinical trials. Learn more about clinical trials in the link. #ClinicalTrials #LungCancerTreatment
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Dr. Triparna Sen and Speakers Bureau member Montessa Lee are driving progress in small cell lung cancer research and advocacy. Learn more about SCLC in the link. @triparnasen @montessalee #SCLC #LungCancerResearch
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LungCancerAmerica
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Our Speakers Bureau members raise awareness and offer hope in the lung cancer community. This Valentine’s Day, show them some love! Join our Share the Love fundraiser to support their powerful advocacy. Click here to get started:
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LungCancerAmerica
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Lung cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in Black Americans. Smoking, radon, air pollution, and family history are key risk factors. Early detection and awareness can save lives. Learn more about the risks and take proactive steps for better health.
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LungCancerAmerica
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Black Americans are 15% less likely to receive an early lung cancer diagnosis—when treatment is most effective. Socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors contribute to these disparities. Learn more about the risk factors here:
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LungCancerAmerica
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Black Americans are 15% less likely to be diagnosed early than white Americans. This Black History Month, we must highlight these disparities, advocate for better screening access, and push for health equity. Awareness saves lives. Learn more:
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LungCancerAmerica
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Happy Black History Month! 🎉 We celebrate the immense contributions of the Black community to our culture, history, and society. Lung cancer remains a significant challenge for Black Americans, but together, we can improve outcomes. #BlackHistoryMonth #CelebrateBlackHistory
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LungCancerAmerica
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Dr. Jonathan Villena-Vargas: Why Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives. Learn more about lung cancer screening here: @JonvillenaM #LungCancerScreening #EarlyDetection #ScreeningSavesLives
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LungCancerAmerica
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About 1 in 15 homes in the U.S. has high radon levels, a leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Testing is simple and could save lives. Learn how to test for radon and what to do if levels are high. 💨🏡 #RadonAwareness #TestYourHome
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LungCancerAmerica
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Radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, responsible for nearly 21,000 deaths yearly in the U.S. It's invisible but preventable. Testing your home is easy and affordable. Click the link to learn more and protect your health: #Radon
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LungCancerAmerica
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Dr. Jacob Kaufman: How Biomarkers Show Every Lung Cancer Is Unique. Watch the full video in the link: @JKaufmanLungNED @OSUCCC_James #Biomarkers
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LungCancerAmerica
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Dr. Jacob Kaufman Explains the Crucial Role of Biomarkers in Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment. Watch the full video in the link: @JKaufmanLungNED @OSUCCC_James #Biomarkers
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LungCancerAmerica
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Lung cancer advocate James Hiter and Dr. Jacob Kaufman discuss biomarkers and personalized treatment for lung cancer. Learn how biomarkers are transforming care and giving patients more tailored options! Watch now here:
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LungCancerAmerica
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Overwhelmed by a lung cancer diagnosis? Dr. David Carbone shares expert advice in the re-release of The First 7 Days podcast series. Tune in for tips on finding the right treatment plan. Listen here: #LungCancer #HopeWithAnswers #Podcast
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LungCancerAmerica
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Amanda Kehoe, a high school sophomore, is 68% toward her $300 goal for LCFA! For every $5 donated, she’ll shoot 25 free throws to raise lung cancer awareness. Let’s help her cross the finish line! Click here to help Amanda reach her goal:
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LungCancerAmerica
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Myth: Only older homes have a high risk for radon exposure. Fact: Radon risk isn’t determined by the age of your home, but by the presence of uranium in the soil beneath it. Even newer homes can have high levels of radon. Testing is key! Learn more:
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LungCancerAmerica
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Radon testing is easy! Learn how to test for radon in just 3 simple steps. Awareness is key in lung cancer prevention. Big thanks to James Hiter from Streak for a Cure & Michael Strawderman for creating this video. For more info regarding radon, visit:
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LungCancerAmerica
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Myth: Testing your home for radon is costly and time-consuming. Fact: Radon testing is simple, affordable, and quick. Kits can be found at home improvement stores, online, or through local health departments. Protect your home from the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer today.
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LungCancerAmerica
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Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer, and it could be in your home. This invisible, odorless gas is a serious risk, but testing is simple and life-saving. Radon Testing Saves Lives — Learn more about radon testing in the link: #RadonTesting
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LungCancerAmerica
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Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles. Protect your health by: 1️⃣ Stay indoors 2️⃣ Use air purifiers 3️⃣ Wear a respirator mask 4️⃣ Monitor air quality 5️⃣ Watch for worsening symptoms
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