Lung Cancer Sucks!

November is Lung Cancer awareness month!

My Mom (non-smoker) died from Lung Cancer at age 37, 

so it is so important to me to get the word out about a type of cancer that doesn't get as much attention as others.  

Here are a few facts about Lung Cancer you may not know...


• Lung Cancer is the leading Cancer killer in both men AND women in the USA.
• More people die from lung cancer than any other cancer.
• While smoking is the largest cause of lung cancer, Radon exposure is the second. Any home can  have radon in it, you can learn how to test for and treat radon in your home by clicking here.
• It is hard to get funding for lung cancer research because of the stigma attached to it. 
The stigma is only smokers get lung cancer and they bring it on themselves.
• Every single day non-smokers find out they have this potentially fatal disease. They should not suffer because other people who smoke contract it as well.
• No one (including smokers) ever deserves cancer. That kind of thinking is deplorable.
Info from lungusa.org


Also, Lung Cancer will kill:


• More people than the next four deadly cancers.... combined
• Over three times as many men as prostate cancer.
• Nearly twice as many women as breast cancer.
• An average of 437 people a day.
Info from lungcanceralliance.org


So this November lets do what we can to prevent and become aware of Lung Cancer!


Here is my challenge for you!.... Come on you know you love a good challenge!!


• First thing, lets help drop the stigma surrounding lung cancer!
• Smoking:  I can't imagine how hard it would be to quit.  I can't even stay on a diet and they say quitting smoking is 10x harder. So try to quit if you can, but if you can't.... Make a pledge to not smoke around non-smokers, especially children! And if you don't smoke, don't start!
• Make sure you and your family are safe by checking your house for radon!
• And if you have a little extra cash in this lovely economy you can make a donation for lung cancer research here.

Thank you all for listening!!