[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/exploring-the-fatality-of-lung-cancer\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/exploring-the-fatality-of-lung-cancer\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/exploring-the-fatality-of-lung-cancer\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/exploring-the-fatality-of-lung-cancer\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/exploring-the-fatality-of-lung-cancer\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lung_Scan_In_Doctors_Hand.jpg"}],"headline":"Why Is the Fatality Rate for Lung Cancer So High?","dateModified":"2021-11-11T14:37:12+00:00","datePublished":"2018-11-28T07:01:04+00:00","description":"Lung cancer has a very low 5-year survival rate. Find out why in RCCA\u2019s latest blog post, and learn what the current stats are.","articleBody":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNovember 28, 2018\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nIt\u2019s estimated that more than half of people diagnosed with lung cancer lose their battle within the first year. This statistic is alarming, especially for RCCA patients and their families who are currently dealing with lung cancer. Despite advancements in science, lung cancer remains one of the most common\u2014and lethal\u2014types of cancer worldwide.\nLung Cancer Survival Rates\nFor years, lung cancer has been one of the leading killers among cancers in the United States for both men and women. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the data.\nAfter breast cancer (266,000 new cases\/year), lung cancer (234,000 new cases\/year) is the most common type.More than 540,000 Americans living today have been diagnosed with lung cancer at some point.154,050 Americans are expected to die from lung cancer in 2018.The lung cancer incidence rate has dropped for men, but it has risen for women.African Americans are more likely to develop and die from the disease.\nEarly Detection Is a Major Issue\nOne reason why the survival rate for lung cancer is so low is a lack of early detection. Unfortunately, most patients do not experience symptoms of lung cancer at first. They feel healthy and have no need to visit a doctor, even while a tumor is growing in their chest. It\u2019s not until later, when the disease has progressed, that they start coughing and feel sick.\nThe later someone is diagnosed with any type of cancer, the lower the chances of survival. And since only 16% of lung cancer cases are diagnosed at an early stage, one can see why so many people lose their fight. As cancer progresses, it starts to spread to other parts of the body, making it more difficult to treat.\nTreatment Difficulties\nTreatment depends on the type of lung cancer, the stage that it\u2019s in and the person\u2019s health. The most common options include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and clinical trials.\nIf the cancer is only in one lung and has not spread anywhere else, surgery may also be an option. But lung transplants are usually not recommended. Once the cancer spreads, a transplant won\u2019t be effective.\nAt RCCA, we work tirelessly to make sure every patient receives the care he or she deserves.\nwe are here for you\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call (844) 301-4158. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.\nRELATED ARTICLES\nRegional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.\n\u00a9 2022 Regional Cancer Care Associates. 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