Georgia health advocates eye cigarette taxes to combat lung cancer

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November 21st, 2023

While lung cancer is the leading cause of U.S. cancer deaths, the survival rate has risen in the last five years nationally, according to an annual report from The American Lung Association. (American Lung Association photo)
While lung cancer is the leading cause of U.S. cancer deaths, the survival rate has risen in the last five years nationally, according to an annual report from The American Lung Association. (Courtesy of American Lung Association)

Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer deaths in Georgia, according to a new report, which also found the state’s lung cancer survival rate is below the national average.

To improve the survival rate, the 2023 American Lung Association in Georgia State of Lung Cancer report is pushing for increased access to lung cancer treatment and screenings statewide.

“Screening is huge, and early diagnosis is just really key to addressing the burden of lung cancer in Georgia,” said Danna Thompson, state advocacy director for the American Lung Association. “Early detection is key.”

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