Bill > SR98

This resolution urges the Louisiana Department of Health to increase public awareness about lung cancer by educating residents about its risk factors and symptoms. The resolution highlights the significant impact of lung cancer in Louisiana, noting that approximately 3,500 state residents are diagnosed annually and that lung cancer is responsible for one out of three cancer deaths in the state. While cigarette smoking remains the primary risk factor, the resolution emphasizes that lung cancer can also affect non-smokers and lists additional risk factors such as secondhand smoke, radon and asbestos exposure, air pollution, family history, and certain medical conditions like COPD. The resolution underscores the critical importance of early detection, pointing out that lung cancer symptoms often do not appear until the disease has advanced, which can lead to delayed diagnosis. At stage 4, lung cancer has a low five-year survival rate of around five percent, but early detection can significantly improve treatment outcomes. By requesting the Louisiana Department of Health to promote public education and lung cancer screening, the resolution aims to increase awareness and potentially save lives through early intervention.

Health and Social Services

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