Lung Cancer Awareness Month Highlights by Lauren Kriger Groner

Lauren Kriger Groner, Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology and Attending Radiologist at Weill Cornell Medicine, shared a post on X:

“Nov 1 marks the 1st day of Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Early Detection is key! If you, your friend/family member, or patient smoke or have a h/o smoking, it might be time for a Lung Check

Go and learn more!”

Day 2 of Lung Cancer Awareness Month

“Lung Cancer is the 1 cause of cancer-related death, BUT with Lung Cancer Screening it doesn’t have to be! AND Screening can detect indicators of Heart Disease, such as coronary artery calcium— the best predictor of a cardiovascular event in people without symptoms!”

Day 3 of Lung Cancer Awareness Month

“Who is eligible for Lung Screening?

50-80-year-olds (50-77 with Medicare and Medicaid)
≥20 pack-years smoking history— calculate using the Pack Year calculator!
Currently smoke or quit ≤15 years ago”

Day 4 of Lung Cancer Awareness Month

“Providers and navigators: Are you unsure of what needs to be documented in a patient’s note to obtain insurance approval for Lung Cancer Screening?

 Use the template here.”

Day 5 of Lung Cancer Awareness Month

“Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the number 1 cause of death among screen-eligible people— most will have undiagnosed, untreated coronary calcium on low-dose computed tomography 

CVD the risk of low-dose computed tomography is an opportunity to diagnose asymptomatic cancer and disease.”

Day 6 of Lung Cancer Awareness Month

“Providers: Lung Cancer Screening should be part of routine clinical practice like mammography and colonoscopy!

Let’s make Lung Screening a regular part of the conversation at patient ups!”

Day 7 of Lung Cancer Awareness Month

“Smoking is the number 1 risk factor for Lung Cancer. If you smoke or quit, it’s a good idea to check your to make sure everything is ok

Ask your doctor about Lung Screening

Learn more.

Read about other risk factors.”

Day 8 of Lung Cancer Awareness Month

“Talking to patients about Lung Cancer Screening and addressing their questions/reactions can be challenging.

My team and I spoke with Primary Care providers from around the country to understand/address barriers, including common questions/reactions!”

Day 9 of Lung Cancer Awareness Month

“Today is Lung Cancer Screening Day and Day 9th of Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Find a screening location.
Unsure of happens during a Lung Screening exam? Read below to find out!
Curious about Test Results? Read below!

Lung Screening results will fall into 1 of 3 Categories: Negative, Positive, or Incomplete.”

Day 10 of Lung Cancer Awareness Month

“Lung Screening cancer specific and all cause mortality, but uptake is low
Screening uptake occurs in a system of behaviors in various contexts (e.g., figure w behavioral determinants of provider referral) Stakeholder engagement and context are key!”

Day 11 of Lung Cancer Awareness Month

“When it comes to Lung Cancer and Screening, non-stigmatizing, hopeful, transparent messaging is the key
Early Detection and effective tx have changed the natural hx of CA
Let’s reframe the narrative/tap into people’s ‘why’

Great resource.”

Day 12 of Lung Cancer Awareness Month

“Lung Cancer is a leading cause of Health Disparities
cancer incidence/mortality are higher in people living in persistent poverty areas and highest in Black
Black and Latinx individuals have more late-stage dz
Equitable Screening could decrease mortality gaps.”

Day 13 of Lung Cancer Awareness Month

 “Screening facts

Baseline LDCT with undiagnosed mod LAD calcium statin Rx

~70% of ppl screened will have coronary calcium
A majority won’t be on a statin, despite being eligible Identifying
CAC on LDCT a/with  statin Rx
dz a/with  ca incidence/mortality.”

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