One of the deadliest cancers, lung cancer begins when cells grow abnormally in the crucial respiratory organ. As per National Cancer Institute, lung and bronchus cancer are responsible for most deaths with 127,070 people expected to die from this cancer.
Lung cancer was estimated to be 1,03,371 cases in 2022 and it featured in the top five leading sites for both males and females. Lung cancer affects smokers the most and over 80% of people who get lung cancers smoke frequently. Second-hand smoke, radon, air pollution, family history of lung cancer, could be other risk factors. A persistent cough, difficulty in breathing, coughing blood, chest pain, fatigue are all signs of lung cancer people should watch out for.
Date of World Lung Cancer Day
World Lung Cancer Day is observed every year on August 1 since 2012 when it was first marked to raise awareness around the deadly disease, encourage more research on it and break the stigma around the disease.
History of World Lung Cancer Day
The campaign for World Lung Cancer Day gained spotlight in the year 2012 though the momentum was set in the preceding years. The campaign was organised by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies in collaboration with the International Association for the study of Lung Cancer and the American College of Chest Physicians. Since then, the awareness around lung cancer picked pace most of which centred around being aware of the cough that lasts for more than 3 weeks along with other symptoms of lung cancer.
Lung cancer was estimated to be 1,03,371 cases in 2022 and it featured in the top five leading sites for both males and females. Lung cancer affects smokers the most and over 80% of people who get lung cancers smoke frequently. Second-hand smoke, radon, air pollution, family history of lung cancer, could be other risk factors. A persistent cough, difficulty in breathing, coughing blood, chest pain, fatigue are all signs of lung cancer people should watch out for.
Date of World Lung Cancer Day
World Lung Cancer Day is observed every year on August 1 since 2012 when it was first marked to raise awareness around the deadly disease, encourage more research on it and break the stigma around the disease.
History of World Lung Cancer Day
The campaign for World Lung Cancer Day gained spotlight in the year 2012 though the momentum was set in the preceding years. The campaign was organised by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies in collaboration with the International Association for the study of Lung Cancer and the American College of Chest Physicians. Since then, the awareness around lung cancer picked pace most of which centred around being aware of the cough that lasts for more than 3 weeks along with other symptoms of lung cancer.
