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Research focuses on disparities in lung cancer outcomes
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April is National Minority Lung Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Minority Health Month, and your ongoing support funds research to help equalize access and improve outcomes for all. We're highlighting some of the researchers who are working to eliminate disparities in lung cancer. |
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New guidelines make more people eligible for yearly lung cancer screening
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New guidelines by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force will nearly double the number of people in the United States who are advised to have yearly CT scans to screen for lung cancer. The recommendations lower the age when screening should start from 55 to 50, and reduce the smoking history from 30 years to 20. The change means many more African-Americans and women will be eligible for screening than in the past. |
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LCRF grantee finds new therapeutic target for squamous cell lung cancer
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Cancer Discovery recently published findings on a new therapeutic target in lung squamous cell carcinoma results from a project funded by a LCRF research grant. Drs. John Brognard and Pedro Torres-Ayuso discussed the implications with Dr. Eugene Manley, who directs LCRF's scientific programs. |
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Being your own best health advocate
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After three years doing scans every six months to watch a nodule, Amanda's doctor was satisfied they no longer needed to monitor her so closely. Amanda was hesitant, so she asked for one more scan. She's glad she advocated for herself, because that scan led to her lung cancer diagnosis. |
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Giving Circles recognize loyal supporters
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LCRF's Giving Circles are a new way to recognize our most generous annual fund supporters. Giving Circle members enjoy the reward of funding cutting-edge research as well as access to Q&A sessions and other special updates. |
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Online memorials offer tribute to loved ones
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| LCRF's online Memorial Wall is a place of remembrance honoring the lives of those we have lost to lung cancer. Donors can create a virtual plaque and choose to include their loved one's name, a special photo, and/or a personal story. |
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