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Lung cancer survivor shares story, urges importance of screenings
06 Feb 2025 18:11 GMT
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in Illinois. It's also the third most common form of cancer in the state, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health. A recent report from the American Lung Association also …
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Lung cancer survivor shares dangers of Radon with Denver7
22 Jan 2025 23:42 GMT
DENVER — During National Radon Action Month, Coloradans are raising awareness about the real dangers of the radioactive gas.
Radon has no color, odor and occurs naturally. It can easily enter homes and buildings.
Greenwood Village resident Heidi Nafman- …
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Protect Environmental and The White Ribbon Project Combine Forces to Combat Lung Cancer
06 Feb 2025 15:29 GMT
… support this initiative and the lung cancer survivor community.
“Since radon is the …
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HEALTH MINUTE: WHO'S ELIGIBLE FOR LUNG CANCER SCREENING
06 Feb 2025 13:09 GMT
… screened and talks to a lung cancer survivor who says a billboard saved …
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A Lung Cancer Survivor Shaping Lung Cancer Advocacy
28 Nov 2024 08:35 GMT
By Alina Keshwani
This article was written by Alina Keshwani, Alisha Keshwani and includes contributions from Sania Choudhary and Amber Wei.
For years, prior to her diagnosis, Deborah Pickworth, from Garden City, Mich., went to the hospital frequently …
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Lung cancer survivor spreads awareness during Lung Cancer Awareness Month
26 Nov 2024 23:55 GMT
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - November is lung cancer awareness month. According to The Christ Hospital, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths not only in the United States but worldwide.
Doctors say this can often be avoided with preventative care. Dean …
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Lung cancer survivor urges early screening
26 Nov 2024 21:42 GMT
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and with the month ending this week, one western Massachusetts doctor told his story Tuesday about his battle and shared a message for everyone.
“It’s a slap across the face when you …
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CDPHE: Face facts, take action on radon
05 Feb 2025 23:19 GMT
… , doctors, homeowners, the media and lung cancer survivors to spread the message that …
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Lung cancer survivor grateful for advancements in treatment at April Sampson Cancer Center
19 Nov 2024 04:19 GMT
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A lung cancer patient who was diagnosed earlier this year now says his symptoms have subsided after being treated at the April Sampson Cancer Center in Lincoln.
At the center on Monday, Tom Uhlman shared his story as part of the …
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County Durham lung cancer survivor who nearly died after late diagnosis calls for end of 'smoker stigma'
04 Nov 2024 18:09 GMT
A County Durham lung cancer survivor who nearly died after a … be."
Nick Whitehead, a lung cancer survivor from Newton Aycliffe, who nearly … Lung Foundation.
Nick Whitehead, a lung cancer survivor from Newton Aycliffe, who nearly …