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Screening remains the best defense against lung cancer, here’s what to know

November 25, 2024November 24, 20240

By Dr. Timothy Mullett University of Kentucky For many decades, Kentucky has been leading the nation in lung cancer incidence…

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NewsMakers ’24: Dr. Michael Gieske is tireless advocate for early lung cancer detection — and saving lives

November 19, 2024November 21, 20240

By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Dr. Michael Gieske exemplifies just the kind of doctor you would want for yourself —…

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Early detection may help Kentucky doctors in effort to tamp down on Commonwealth’s lung cancer crisis

February 17, 2024February 15, 20240

By Charlotte Huff KFF Health News Anthony Stumbo’s heart sank after the doctor shared his mother’s chest X-ray. “I remember…

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Lung cancer screening can save lives through early detection; debunking top myths about the procedure

November 27, 2023November 25, 20230

By Dr. Timothy Mullett University of Kentucky Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., claiming…

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Dr. Royce Calhoun: During Lung Cancer Awareness Month — what to know about the deadliest cancer

November 8, 2023November 8, 20230

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The point of having an awareness month is, of course, to make people aware….

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St. E’s Dr. Michael Gieske is ‘Catalyst for Change’ for promoting lung cancer awareness, early screening

October 15, 2023October 15, 20230

The American Lung Association reports that, in 2022, Kentucky had the highest incidence of lung cancer in the U.S. Out…

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CTI announces partner Renovion’s first patient enrolled in phase three clinical trial for ARINA-1

June 12, 2023June 11, 20230

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting (CTI), a full-spectrum research service provider, has announced partner Renovion, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated…

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St. Elizabeth passes milestone in its lung cancer detection efforts, diagnosed its 500th case

June 8, 2023June 7, 20230

St. Elizabeth Healthcare has passed a significant milestone in its lung cancer detection efforts. Through the lung cancer screening program,…

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Commentary: Taking action to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars will save lives

May 14, 2022May 12, 20220

By Janie Heath, Ellen Hahn, Audrey Darville and Lovoria Williams Special to NKyTribune The news of the U.S. Food and…

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Inflatable Lung Exhibit kicks off statewide tour on Lung Health Day at St. E. Healthcare; check it out

April 10, 2022April 10, 20220

In honor of Lung Health Day on April 12, St. Elizabeth Healthcare is kicking off the statewide tour of the…

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Governor signs nine pieces of legislation into law, several are health and safety-related

April 1, 2022March 31, 20220

Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law nine pieces of legislation recently passed by the General Assembly, and several of them…

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Joe Geraci: As lung cancer survivor, second-hand smoke victim, make Turfway Park facility smoke-free

February 19, 2022February 18, 20221

As a Northern Kentucky resident, I was excited to learn about the revitalization of Turfway Park since it is a…

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The financial cost of smoking in Kentucky is so big, you really may want to quit when you see it

January 18, 2022January 17, 20222

With the economic and societal costs of smoking totaling more than $300 billion per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub released…

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Kentucky ranks first in lung cancer cases, but screening, treatment, prevention are easier now

December 1, 2021November 30, 20211

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Lung Cancer Awareness Month falls in November, but in Kentucky, the promotion of prevention…

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Smokers can reduce (maybe erase) risk of dying of lung cancer by quitting at young age; younger better

November 29, 2021November 28, 20210

Kentucky Health News Smoking’s negative health consequences are well known, but smokers can reduce ― or even erase ― their…

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Q&A with UK expert: Tobacco prevention is important to KY, which has highest rate of lung cancer

November 21, 2021November 20, 20210

By Grace Colville University of Kentucky November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, the American Cancer Society names the third Thursday…

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It’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Most Kyians don’t know about lifesaving lung cancer screening

November 1, 2021October 31, 20210

Survey data from the American Lung Association’s new Lung Health Barometer show that only 36% of people know that lung…

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Kentucky Health Collaborative joins forces against lung cancer to diagnose more cases, earlier

January 12, 2020January 9, 20200

By Andrea Slone University of Kentucky Kentucky Health Collaborative (KHC) Members are joining forces to bridge the gap between high-quality…

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Rallying primary care physicians to refer high-risk patients to lung screening program — it saves lives

February 15, 2019February 12, 20190

St. Elizabeth is committed to leading Northern Kentucky to become one of the healthiest communities in America. As part of…

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St. Elizabeth wages war on cancer; Dr. Doug Flora says early diagnosis through screening is key

November 21, 2018November 20, 20180

By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Dr. Douglas Flora delivered a strong message about cancer in the Northern Kentucky region…

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Lung cancer takes high toll in Kentucky — learn about screening options to catch it early

October 22, 2018October 21, 20180

Lung cancer continues to take a toll on thousands of Kentuckians each year. Both the smoking rate and lung cancer…

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Commentary: Breath of fresh air — and better oral health too — are benefits of a Smoke-Free Kentucky

December 29, 2017December 29, 20170

By Dr. Laura Hancock Jones, Dr. O. Wayne Mortensen and Rick Whitehouse Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow Most of us,…

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