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Date: October 31, 2023
DHSS-10-2024
Only 1 in 10 at risk people get screened. Many screening facilities will be open to increase access on Saturday, November 9, National Lung Cancer Screening Day
DOVER, DEL. (Oct. 31, 2024) - The American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable (ACS NLCRT), American College of Radiology® (ACR®), Radiology Health Equity Coalition (RHEC), and GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2) have partnered once again for the second annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day ("National LCS Day") on Saturday, November 9, 2024, which has been officially proclaimed by Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long in Delaware. As an additional contribution, Mayors Michael Purzycki and Robin Christiansen of Wilmington and Dover issued proclamations in support of the observance from Delaware's largest cities. The American Cancer Society, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and other Delaware partners will also promote lung cancer screening throughout the entire month of November to reduce disparities, improve access to care, and ultimately save lives.
Lung cancer continues to have the highest mortality rate of cancers worldwide, with populations from lower socioeconomic backgrounds having the highest incidence rates. Each year, lung cancer claims the lives of over 125,000 Americans and is the most common type of cancer death in the First State. Regular screening can help find it early when it is easier to treat, but only one in 10 people in the U.S. at higher risk get screened. A persistent barrier to screening is a patient's availability for screening appointments, as most screening centers operate on traditional Monday to Friday work schedules. These operating hours afford little opportunity for patients with the greatest need to schedule and attend necessary screening appointments.
As a solution, this campaign asks that facilities open their doors on the second Saturday in November for low-dose CT (LDCT) lung screening. Opening on a Saturday allows individuals who have already been referred for LDCT to access screening without having to take a day off work, thereby increasing the accessibility of screening overall. It will also serve to increase the profile of early detection of lung cancer to those in the community who were referred to by their doctors but might be unaware of the option.
It is important that you talk to your health care provider to see if you are eligible for a lung cancer screening. For screening locations, visit the Lung Cancer Screening Locator Tool.
"Delaware is proud to support National LCS Day, as this proactive approach is vital in saving lives and reducing the burden of lung cancer on families and communities within our state," said Dawn Hollinger, chief of the Bureau of Cancer Prevention and Control at DPH. "Screenings are used to find cancer early when it is more treatable and even curable. Through this collaborative effort, we hope to increase awareness about the lifesaving benefits of lung cancer screening and encourage individuals at risk to take action."
Delaware organizations who have endorsed the 2024 National LCS Day Campaign:
National LCS Day is meant to serve as a catalyst for screening in general. Rather than waiting until November to work lung screening into their routine, patients, clinicians, and health systems alike are encouraged to make screening a year-round priority. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3ozryBJ.
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), a division of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, is a nationally accredited public health agency recognized by the Public Health Accreditation Board for its outstanding dedication to driving change through innovation.
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About The American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. For more than 110 years, we have been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. To learn more, visit cancer.org or call our 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345. Connect with us on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
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