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National Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Supporting Early Detection and Screening.

The US Senate formally designated November 2023 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the leading cause of cancer-related death. The resolution aims to boost public knowledge about life-saving early detection methods, specifically low-dose CT screening. It encourages educational efforts to overcome stigma and barriers that currently prevent high-risk individuals from getting screened.
Key points
Designates November 2023 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month, including specific weeks and days dedicated to women's awareness and screening promotion.
Supports increased public education on early detection screening, which is vital as early diagnosis dramatically improves survival rates.
Promotes research and awareness efforts focused on high-risk groups, including minorities, non-smokers, and veterans, to address health disparities.
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Additional Information
A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
Print number: SRES 512
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2023-12-18