November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Bridgeport, WV—November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month. During this
observance, UHC Lung Center would like to raise awareness about lung cancer as the
leading cause of cancer deaths, with nearly 240,000 new diagnoses and almost
130,000 deaths from the disease in the U.S. each year.
“A lung cancer diagnosis is life-changing,” said Keith Niggemyer, MD, FCCP, Medical
Director of the UHC Lung Center. “Unfortunately, there may not be any signs or
symptoms of the disease. That is why early detection is key for ease of treatment and
saving lives.”
In West Virginia, lung cancer accounts for 18% of all new cancer diagnoses. Lung
cancer causes more cancer deaths than colorectal, prostate, and breast cancer
combined.
“When detected and treated early, greater than 90% of my patients are cured,” said
Nicholas Baker, MD, FACS, thoracic surgeon at the UHC Lung Center. “That’s why it’s
so important for those with risk factors to be screened annually.”
During Lung Cancer Awareness Month the physicians at the UHC Lung Center wish to
raise awareness about the leading cause of cancer death with the recognized symbol
for lung cancer awareness—the white ribbon. The White Ribbon Project promotes
awareness about lung cancer by changing public perception of the disease. Anyone
with lungs can get lung cancer.
Join UHC as they stand in solidarity with the lung cancer community while highlighting
the importance of lung screenings, acknowledging the progress that has been made,
and giving us hope for the future. For more information about the White Ribbon Project,
please visit–https://www.thewhiteribbonproject.org/. For more information concerning
the UHC Lung Center please call 681-342 4500 or visit www.wvlungcenter.com.
