New Report Reveals Texas Has One of the Lowest Lung Cancer Screening and Treatment Rates in the Nation

New Report Reveals Texas Has One of the Lowest Lung Cancer Screening and Treatment Rates in the Nation

Second annual report from American Lung Association explores how states can act to save more lives, support patients and families facing lung cancer HOUSTON — (November 13, 2019) — Today, the American Lung Association released the annual “State of Lung Cancer” Report, which reveals that Texas is almost last in lung cancer screening rates in the nation. Texas’ early diagnosis, surgical treatment and lack of treatment rates also all rank lower than the national average. The […]

New Report Reveals Texas Has One of the Lowest Lung Cancer Screening and Treatment Rates in the Nation

Second annual report from American Lung Association explores how states can act to save more lives, support patients and families facing lung cancer HOUSTON — (November 13, 2019) — Today, the American Lung Association released the annual “State of Lung Cancer” Report, which reveals that Texas is almost last in lung cancer screening rates in the nation. Texas’ early diagnosis, surgical treatment and lack of treatment rates also all rank lower than the national average. The […]