Lung Cancer Awareness month helps to raise funds for Mesothelioma

National Lung Cancer partnership, with a mission to reduce death from lung cancer and to help patients live longer and better through research, awareness and advocacy "has once again declared november" Lung Cancer Awareness month. "   Since 2005 the organisation has funded over $ 2 million in research for lung cancer project, a fundraising push in November they hope to fund more projects.  Scientists seeking a cure for the pleura mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer is almost always caused by exposure, is a recipient of some of these research dollars.

Although ongoing research carried out in order to find new treatments and therapies for mesothelioma, mesothelioma is to keep researchers funded critical of the 3,000 Americans diagnosed with the disease every year.Mesothelioma is a rare pulmonary cancer, which is very aggressive and are resistant to many of the current cancer treatments, there is no known cure for mesothelioma, but new research and a better understanding among healthcare professionals has increased its survival and improve quality of life for many patients. 

Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in the United States.Research requires significant amounts of time and money, and without adequate funding, it can be challenging to start and quit research projects.

To raise awareness about the various causes of lung cancer, occupational diseases, such as exposure to a risk, is the main reason for excluding a whole month devoted to education and fundraising opportunities specifically for lung cancer; according to Regina Vidaver, Ph. d., Executive Director of the national Lung Cancer partnership, "if we are going to catch it early, treat it, and give people the best chance for survival, they need to know about lung cancer and its symptoms, take steps to reduce their risks and talk to their doctor about their medical history."

Early detection of mesothelioma can promote a patient survival by increasing treatment options and improve their quality of life while managing cancer; when the disease has reached an advanced stage, the average survival is often less than one year.

Lung Cancer partnership offers "free to breathe" series fitness events across the country as a way for individuals, families and businesses to show their support.

A list of upcoming events are free to Breathe.