Abilene, Texas — November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, focusing attention on the leading cause of cancer deaths in Texas.
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Studies have shown that lung cancer is often caused by inhaling toxic substances.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, lung cancer is the second most common cancer among Texans. (KTX)
According to Texas State Department of HealthLung cancer is the second most common cancer among Texans. From 2017 to 2021, the state reported an overall incidence rate of 46.2 cases per 100,000 people and a death rate of 30.4 cases per 100,000 people.
Texas ranks near the bottom in lung cancer screening compliance rates. By 2024, 16,272 Texans are expected to be diagnosed with lung cancer and 10,512 will die from the disease.
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Smoking is the main cause, responsible for approximately 90% of cases. Health officials say quitting smoking is critical to your lung health.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes the following symptoms:
- chest pain
- shortness of breath
- coughing up blood
- fatigue
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Officials say early detection has a big impact on survival rates and encourage people to get screened if they have symptoms.
