Healthy Living & Prevention in El Paso

World Lung Cancer Day

By - Ted Escobedo 1 week ago   1 min read

World Lung Cancer Day is observed annually on August 1st. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about lung cancer, its causes, prevention, and the importance of early detection

. The day also highlights research efforts and the need for better doctor-patient relationships in lung cancer management.
Smoking is the primary risk factor, but environmental factors like asbestos and radon exposure, as well as family history, also play a role. Screening options like low-dose CT scans are available 

Ted Escobedo

Owner and publisher of Snappy Publishing, LLC, Ted has worked with the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation for over 15 years as the editorial a...

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