Do you have radon in your home? Your work place? It’s something to really think about and investigate. A simple radon test can let you know if you are living or working in an at risk environment and increasing your lung cancer risk.
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Did you know that homes built after 2010 have a higher concentration of radon? That radon is one of the leading causes of lung cancer?
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On the train ride home now and still processing all the amazing knowledge floating around in my head. I will start with one of the things that stayed at the top of my mind.
Lung cancer is the most common cancer, and by far the leading killer of all cancers in Canada.
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Starting a meeting with lived experience is growing more common. #lungsummitcanada was no exception.
The importance of biomarker testing, early diagnosis, equitable drug access, and research were emphasized by each one. #redtoque
#LungSummitCanada priorities
1)Reduce exposure to carcinogenic inhalants
2)Detect Lung Cancer Earlier
3) Improve access to timely best in class care
4)Accelerate lung cancer research
Now the work begins. #lungsummitcanada. These are our identified priorities. The plan to implement these priorities. #redtoque
#lungsummitcanada coming to a close. Dr Christian Finley summarized the work of the day. The path forward is clear.
Addressing funding inequity. So many possibilities.
Thank you #redtoque
AI already being used , Dr. Lam says: in detection; tracking and measuring; predicting malignancy risk. New studies on fully utilising AI to improve efficiency and effectiveness of lung cancer screening.
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Conference panel with four people on stage and a screen with their names and photos above: Angus Pratt, MaryAnn Bradley, Jan Pezarro and Winhan Wong.
First panel at the #LungSummitCanada features patient stories. Each journey has similarities but unique in their own ways: fear and uncertainty, hope and connection, stigma and advocacy.
On my way to Toronto to attend the #LungSummitCanada
