Nationally, only 25.8% of cases are diagnosed at an early stage when the survival rate is much higher.
• 15 in the nation for rate of new lung cancer cases at 53.9 per 100,000, marking a 12% improvement over last five years. The national rate is 56.7 per 100,000 people.
• 35 in the nation for early diagnosis at 25.1%, marking a 16% improvement over last five years. Nationally, only 25.8% of cases are diagnosed at an early stage when the survival rate is much higher.
• 19 in the nation for lung cancer screening at 7.6%. Lung cancer screening with annual low-dose CT scans for those at high risk can reduce the lung cancer death rate by up to 20%. Nationally, only 5.8% of those at high risk were screened.
• 21 in the nation for surgery at 20.4%. Lung cancer can often be treated with surgery if it is diagnosed at an early stage and has not spread. Nationally, 20.8% of cases underwent surgery.
• 7 in the nation for lack of treatment at 17.2%. Nationally, 20.6% of cases receive no treatment.
“State of Lung Cancer” highlights that Virginia must do more to reduce the burden of lung cancer and encourages everyone to join the effort to end lung cancer. Learn more about the report, and email President Biden to thank him for his leadership on the Cancer Moonshot Initiative and urge him to work to increase lung cancer screening for individuals at high risk at Lung.org/solc.
Media Resources
• Lung cancer and lung cancer screening b-roll is available here: LungCancerB-roll_Final.mp4 Powered by Box
• American Lung Association logos are available here: Media American Lung Association
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The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Gold-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org.
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