Screening remains the best defense against lung cancer, here’s what to know
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
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Dr. Michael Gieske exemplifies just the kind of doctor you would want for yourself —…
Early detection may help Kentucky doctors in effort to tamp down on Commonwealth’s lung cancer crisis
By Charlotte Huff KFF Health News Anthony Stumbo’s heart sank after the doctor shared his mother’s chest X-ray. “I remember…
Commentary: Taking action to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars will save lives
By Janie Heath, Ellen Hahn, Audrey Darville and Lovoria Williams Special to NKyTribune The news of the U.S. Food and…
Governor signs nine pieces of legislation into law, several are health and safety-related
Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law nine pieces of legislation recently passed by the General Assembly, and several of them…
Joe Geraci: As lung cancer survivor, second-hand smoke victim, make Turfway Park facility smoke-free
As a Northern Kentucky resident, I was excited to learn about the revitalization of Turfway Park since it is a…
Smokers can reduce (maybe erase) risk of dying of lung cancer by quitting at young age; younger better
Kentucky Health News Smoking’s negative health consequences are well known, but smokers can reduce ― or even erase ― their…
It’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Most Kyians don’t know about lifesaving lung cancer screening
Survey data from the American Lung Association’s new Lung Health Barometer show that only 36% of people know that lung…
Lung cancer takes high toll in Kentucky — learn about screening options to catch it early
Lung cancer continues to take a toll on thousands of Kentuckians each year. Both the smoking rate and lung cancer…