Hear Her campaign Increasing awareness about lung cancer in women

The Hear Her campaign, organized by Dr. Narjust Florez and the Florez Lab, is dedicated to raising awareness about lung cancer in women.

Focusing on the unique challenges they face in diagnosis and treatment. Research from the LEAD study has shown that women often experience longer delays in receiving a lung cancer diagnosis, which can result in later-stage detection and poorer outcomes. The campaign seeks to amplify the voices of women affected by lung cancer, encouraging earlier detection and better support.

The signature lung pins that are being seen around are a symbol of solidarity, designed to bring attention to this critical issue and spark conversations about the need for more research and improved healthcare policies for women with lung cancer. Through the campaign, advocates aim to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and push for faster diagnoses to ultimately improve survival rates for women.

On this occasion some healthcare professionals shared on social media:

Narjust Florez

“What are those beautiful lung pins that you have been seeing around? That’s part of OUR campaign to increase awareness about lung cancer in women the Hear Her campaign

In our LEAD study we observed that women take longer to get to a LC diagnosis – leading to stage.”

Oncology Brothers

“Got my Hear Her campaign pin!  Huge thanks to Narjust Florez and Florez Lab for championing this cause. Raising awareness of lung cancer in young women is critical. Let’s keep amplifying their voices!”

Abner Antonio Murray

“Important message from Florez Lab!  Lung cancer in women is often misdiagnosed or diagnosed late, leading to higher-stage disease. The Hear Her campaign is vital in raising awareness and giving a voice to those impacted. Let’s amplify this message and support earlier detection!”

Estela Rodriguez

“Hear Her pin received in Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center behind this great initiative by Florez Lab to raise awareness about delays in diagnosis of lung cancer in young women when their symptoms are ignored.”

Jill Feldman

“Honored to receive my beautiful Hear Her pin from Florez Lab. This powerful campaign shines a light on lung cancer in women, too often misdiagnosed until it’s already advanced stage.

Thank you Narjust Florez and team for leading this vital effort. I’ll wear it proudly and help spark the conversation and awareness!”

Stephanie Graff

“Is there any better feeling than opening your office mail and being reminded that women have the Florez Lab out there campaigning on their behalf?”

Samuel Kareff

“Thanks Florez Lab and Narjust Florez for sending this pin in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month We Hear Her loud and clear from CHO at Baptist Health Cancer Care.“

Heidi Nafman-Onda

“Thank you Florez Lab, Narjust Florez for giving women a voice in this silent epidemic!”

Balazs Halmos

“Florez Lab, Narjust Florez – I am all pins and needles- just received a beautiful Hear Her pin! Thank you so much!

Besides taking a selfie as requested- asked a Hollywood celebrity too to join in to spread the word- we really need more research to focus on lung cancer in women!”

Gilberto Lopez

“Got mine today! how about Coral Olazagasti and Estela Rodriguez?”

Lisa Carter-Bawa

“Sporting my brand new ‘Hear Her’ campaign pin to highlight rising lung cancer rates in women.”

Isabel Preeshagul

“Look what arrived hear her pin! Cannot wait to wear this in clinic and more importantly share the story behind this incredible campaign. May this remind you to:

– offer lung cancer screenings
– advocate for yourself
– ask about clinical trials.”

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