Lung Cancer Awareness Forum Tonight
Is lung cancer only a problem for smokers?
No, in fact, it’s the sixth leading cancer killer of nonsmokers.
Is lung cancer a major problem?
Yes, in fact, it kills more people than breast, colon and prostate cancer combined.
These and other facts will be discussed at the Washington State Lung Cancer Awareness Forum, a free event open to the public being held tonight, Nov. 19 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Swedish Medical Center’s main campus.
Press Release:
SEATTLE, Nov. 18, 2008 – The Swedish Cancer Institute – in collaboration with Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Virginia Mason Medical Center – is hosting the 2008 Washington State Lung Cancer Awareness Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 6-8:30 p.m. in Glaser Auditorium on Swedish’s First Hill Campus (747 Broadway, Seattle). Hors d’oeuvres and mingling will be from 5-6 p.m.
The public is invited to attend this free event, which will be dedicated to raising awareness and advocacy for lung cancer.
Speakers will include:
- Eric Vallieres, M.D., Swedish Cancer Institute
- Richard P.M. Koehler, M.D., F.C.C.P., Virginia Mason Medical Center
- Jason Chien, M.D., M.S., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
- Laurie Fenton Ambrose, president and CEO, Lung Cancer Alliance
Think lung cancer …
… is only for smokers? Think again. Lung cancer in nonsmokers is the sixth-largest cancer killer.
… isn’t a big problem? Think again. Lung cancer kills more people than breast, colon and prostate cancer combined.
Want to change the thinking about lung cancer?
- Take action: Currently, there is a Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act (S. 3187) before the Senate. Send a message to your Senator.
- Take action: Join local grass-roots advocacy efforts to help change the perception of lung cancer.
