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Trenton NJ, Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths here in New Jersey and across the U.S., but the American Lung Association’s 2024 “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals positive news. The lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% nationally and 21% in New Jersey over the last five years. The report also presents opportunities for New Jersey to further improve lung cancer survival by increasing access to biomarker testing and screening.
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Trenton NJ, the 2022 “State of Lung Cancer” report shows that only 3.7% New Jersey residents who are eligible have been screened for lung cancer. The American Lung Association’s 5th annual report, released today, highlights the toll of lung cancer in New Jersey and examines key indicators including new cases, survival, early diagnosis, surgical treatment, lack of treatment and screening rates.
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