[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 192 (Tuesday, November 2, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6081]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

  (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition 
of November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
  Despite many advances in cancer diagnosis, care, and treatment, lung 
cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in America today. 
Screening is key to detecting lung cancer early and can significantly 
improve survival outcomes. But fewer than five percent of all eligible 
Americans undergo screening for lung cancer each year.
  It is vital that we encourage all those who are eligible to get 
screened and ensure that receiving screening is as easy as possible. By 
improving access to screening, we can catch lung cancer early and give 
patients the best possible hope for beating this terrible disease.

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