Bill > K00700

This resolution seeks to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to declare November 8, 2025, as Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Day in New York State, highlighting the critical importance of early lung cancer detection. The resolution emphasizes the significant health impact of lung cancer, noting that over 226,650 Americans will be newly diagnosed this year, with lung cancer being the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Specifically for New York, an estimated 12,000 new cases and 6,060 deaths are expected in 2025. The resolution underscores that nearly half of lung cancer cases are not detected until it's too late, with only a six percent survival rate for late-stage diagnoses. It recommends annual low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screenings for high-risk individuals aged 50-80 with a significant smoking history, pointing out that currently only 6.5 percent of eligible individuals are being screened. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about lung cancer risks, encourage individuals to discuss screening options with healthcare providers, and promote early detection, which can decrease mortality by 20 percent and significantly improve survival rates for non-small cell lung cancer when caught at an early stage.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K700