Lung Cancer Research Foundation and American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative Join Forces for “Plus One” Campaign | PR Newswire [Video]

Organizations team up to increase lung cancer screening through a student-led, community-based initiative

, /PRNewswire/ — The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) and the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI) are partnering to improve early detection of lung cancer through a campaign and associated research study titled “ALCSI-LCRF Plus One Campaign,” sponsored by AstraZeneca.

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the United States, and in 2024, an estimated 125,070 Americans will die from lung cancer. Early detection of lung cancer through low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening is the most promising way to improve the survival of patients diagnosed with lung cancer. However, fewer than 5% of Americans eligible for screening are currently getting screened. A major barrier to improving the uptake of lung cancer screening in the United Statesis the low public awareness of lung cancer screening and the difficulty of reaching those individuals who currently qualify for lung cancer screening. Large-scale awareness campaigns that can effectively reach individuals who …