“World Lung Cancer Day is observed on August 1 each year. In a move to beat back occurrences of lung cancer, people around the world observe this very special day. The mission for this day is simple — raise as much awareness of lung cancer as you can, while encouraging people to screen themselves for this disease.”
https://lcfamerica.org/get-involved/events/world-lung-cancer-day/
Re; World Lung Cancer Day 2023
I shared a collection of hearts and resources with the cancer patients and frontline heroes at Northside Hospital; Gwinnett.
What is Lung Cancer?
“There are two main types of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). A third less common type of lung cancer is called carcinoid.”
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer/basics/lung-cancer-types
What Are the Risk Factors?
Research has found several risk factors that may increase your chances of getting lung cancer.
What Are the Symptoms of Lung Cancer?
Different people have different symptoms for lung cancer. Most people with lung cancer don’t have symptoms until the cancer is advanced.
What Can I Do to Reduce My Risk?
To lower your risk of getting lung cancer, don’t smoke, avoid secondhand smoke, and get your home tested for radon.
Who Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer screening is recommended only for adults who have no symptoms but who are at high risk for developing the disease because of their smoking history and age.
How is Lung Cancer Diagnosed and Treated?
Lung cancer is treated in several ways, depending on the type of lung cancer and how far it has spread. People with non-small cell lung cancer can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of these treatments. People with small cell lung cancer are usually treated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Source of Information: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/lung/basic_info/index.htm
How to talk to your kids about your cancer diagnosis
How do I talk about Lung Cancer
Communicating Cancer to your Adult Children
Helping Children Manage Uncertainty, Loss, and Grief
How to be a friend to someone with cancer
https://www.cancer.org/treatment/caregivers/how-to-be-a-friend-to-someone-with-cancer.html
Supporting a friend who has cancer
Re: How to Communicate with your Medical Team:
Express yourself clearly.
Ask your doctor or nurse to write down the name and stage of your cancer.
Learn about your treatment choices,
Ask as many questions as you need to.
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/adjusting-to-cancer/talk-with-doctors
My Trip to Nashville, Tn ( August 2022)
American Cancer Society; Night of Hope
To review all of the pictures , please click the link below………
https://asktheheartadvocate.wordpress.com/2022/08/29/promoting-awareness/
Facts About Lung Cancer
“LUNG CANCER is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide
AN ESTIMATED 238,340 PEOPLE will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2023 in the U.S.
1 IN 16 PEOPLE will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime – 1 in 16 men, and 1 in 17 women.”
Lung Cancer Facts 2023
https://www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org/lung-cancer-facts/
“In the United States, about 10% to 20% of lung cancers, or 20,000 to 40,000 lung cancers each year, happen in people who never smoked or smoked fewer than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime.”
Lung Cancer Among People Who Never Smoked – CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/lung/nonsmokers/index.htm
Lung Cancer Facts
https://go2.org/what-is-lung-cancer/lung-cancer-facts/
African American People and Cancer – CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/health-equity/groups/african-american.ht
Know your risk: lung cancer and Black Americans
“”Lung cancer affects Black Americans, particularly Black men, differently than their white counterparts. Black men are 11% more likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer, and 9.8% more Black men die from the disease. While smoking remains the primary risk factor to developing lung cancer, about 20% of lung cancer patients did not smoke.”
https://www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org/for-patients/know-your-risk/
Lung Cancer’s Impact on Black Men and Women
https://www.lung.org/getmedia/87a67675-a8ff-450f-bc82-f9a4631c84cd/infographics-lung-cancer-and-black-men-final.pdf
“Black Americans with lung cancer were 18% less likely to be diagnosed early, 23% less likely to receive surgical treatment, 9% more likely to not receive any treatment, and 21% less likely to survive five years compared to white Americans.”
https://www.lung.org/research/state-of-lung-cancer/racial-and-ethnic-disparities
Lung cancer affects Black Americans, particularly Black men, differently than their white counterparts.
https://www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org/for-patients/know-your-risk/
Lung Cancer HELPLine – LUNGevity Foundation ; sharing valuable resources including……
- Better understanding lung cancer and its treatment
- Learning new ways to cope with lung cancer
- Managing emotions such as anxiety or sadness
- Improving communication with your healthcare team
- Talking to your family about lung cancer
- Finding reliable information
- Finding useful resources in your community
- Managing financial challenges
https://www.lungevity.org/for-patients-caregivers/support-services/lung-cancer-helpline
Lung Cancer – Help for Patients, Caregivers
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer
GO2 for Lung Cancer – Support for Patients, Survivors …
https://go2.org/
American Cancer Society
https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services.html
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/caregivers/caregiver-resource-guide.html
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/survivorship/coping/understanding-psychosocial-support-services.html
‘World Lung Cancer Day 2023″
I plan to provide HOPE throughout the community.
H: Help someone in need
O: Offer support and provide healthy resources.
P: Pray for Patients and their families
E: Empower Lung Cancer Patients
I walk in honor of my beautiful sister and every family affected by lung cancer
My sister, Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant became ill January 2022. During the month of February 2022, she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer: non-smoker.
April 30th 2022, my sister transitioned.
After I attended my sister’s memorial service, I made a decision to honor my sister and promote lung cancer awareness throughout the community.
My beautiful sister, Karen was a strong, intelligent, caring person who was always willing to help anyone. She was a mother and a veteran. She raised four children who have now turned into amazing adults. She was a terrific example of living and trusting in God, reminding her family of the importance of teamwork, and rolling with the punches. “I will always admire her courage, strength, relationship with God, numerous achievements and the love she had for her friends and family.
I am totally committed to honoring her life and legacy.
Sharing why I made a decision to promote lung cancer awareness…
To honor the life and legacy of my beautiful sister, Dr. Karen Leigh Bryant (a non-smoker) who was diagnosed in February of 2022 with stage 4 lung cancer and transitioned :April 30th 2022.
To Advocate for Early Detection, and bridge the gap between patient and doctor – Promoting Communication: One of the Keys to Recovery.
To Empower Lung Cancer Survivors: Target Group – Single Parent Households.
To connect with the Medical Community concerning the growing need to offer a Patient Guide for patients and their families, after receiving diagnosis (sharing community resources, including mental health).
To support medical research to include underserved communities, and highlight the ongoing need to address Cancer health disparities in America. Target Group: Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Upcoming Event: ‘A Walk With Purpose”
The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premier event for raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers – heart disease and stroke.
Join us at the
2023 Greater Atlanta Heart Walk
September 30th, 2023 at Atlantic Station ( 8am)
1380 Atlantic Dr. Ste 14250.
Atlanta, GA 30363
“COVID-19 has only strengthened our resolve because 40% of those hospitalized due to COVID-19 are stroke survivors or people with heart disease. We’re investing in new research and training front line workers, while we continue the fight against heart disease and stroke”.
Sharing the link to my personal page…
Please feel free to mail in your donation to the address listed below……
Metro Atlanta American Heart Association
10 Glenlake Parkway,
South Tower, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30328
Re: Kimberly Goodloe ( Heart Walk)
I’m Heartwalking ( my 14th year) to improve the overall health and well-being of Americans and future generations
Thanks for supporting the fight against heart disease and stroke.
Have a lovely day
Kimberly
Heart Of Gold 