lung scans<\/a>\u00a0for those at-risk for lung cancer. As Oklahoma’s only source for low-dose, Electron Beam CT scans, we applaud their decision.<\/p>\n\u201cWe feel this validates everything we do here,\u201d said Advanced Body Scan co-founder Larry Trucano. \u201cThis is a watershed moment for preventative medicine in the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n
This draft decision came down during November, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and can help save the lives of thousands of at-risk Americans.<\/p>\n
Lung Cancer Fast Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Lung cancer is America\u2019s deadliest cancer, responsible for more cancer deaths every year than the\u00a0three\u00a0other leading cancer killers combined (breast,\u00a0colon, and prostate.)<\/li>\n
- The survival rate of lung cancer is 17 percent, If allowed to spread to other organs the survival rate drops to 3.5 percent.<\/li>\n
- Only 15 percent of lung cancers are caught at an early stage<\/li>\n
- More than half of those with lung cancer will pass away within a year of diagnosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
One person who caught their lung cancer in an early stage was Linda Will. Her heart and lung scan came back showing a tumor in her lung. She was able to quickly receive\u00a0treatment\u00a0before the cancer was able to spread throughout her body. You can learn more\u00a0about\u00a0her story below:<\/p>\n