Tag: lung cancer
Report: Rhode Island leads U.S. in lung cancer survival, screening efforts
PROVIDENCE – The Ocean State has the highest five-year survival rate for lung cancer in the U.S., according to a recent report by the American Lung Association, and also ranks high in...
R.I. deemed national leader in lung cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment
PROVIDENCE – Recently released data from the American Lung Association shows that Rhode Island is a national leader in the screening, early diagnosis and...
Mass. lawmakers push for an effort to ban all tobacco sales...
BOSTON (AP) – A handful of Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping to persuade their colleagues to support a proposal that would make the state the first...
Five Questions With: Gerald Weinhouse
Lung cancer is known as the second-most-common cancer in the U.S. and the leading cause of cancer deaths, but because those with lung cancer...
June is Cancer Survivor Month: Screenings Save Lives
At South County Health, we are dedicated to promoting health and wellness throughout our community. As June marks Cancer Survivor Month, we emphasize the...
R.I. has one of the highest rates of new lung cancer...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has one of the highest rates of new lung cancer cases in the country, but also the best lung cancer...
The Miriam’s annual gala to raise funds for lung cancer program
PROVIDENCE – Guests at The Miriam Hospital’s annual fundraiser will have the chance to contribute to the creation of an advanced diagnostic lung cancer...
