The life-saving potential of lung screenings

After losing two loved ones to lung cancer, United in Pearl Ambassador Caitlin Hunter is spreading the word about the life-saving potential of lung cancer screenings.

Click to hear her story, and call (985) 871-LUNG to schedule your screening today.

Just the facts

Why should you be screened for lung cancer? Glad you asked …

Cancer is second-leading cause of death in the US behind heart disease. Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and accounts for the largest number of cancer deaths among men (26%) and women (25%).

Time is everything when it comes to lung cancer. If it is detected early, as a stage one disease, the five-year survival rate is between 68 and 92 percent. If it’s left until stage four, the five-year survival rate plummets to 10 percent.

The American Cancer Society estimates 3,700 new cases of lung and bronchus cancer will be detected in Louisiana in 2020. They also estimate 2,330 Louisianans will die from lung cancer in 2020.

According to the American Lung Association, the rate of new lung cancer cases in Louisiana is 67.9 and significantly higher than the national rate of 59.6. It ranks 38th among all states, placing it in the below-average tier.

Tobacco use is the leading risk factor for lung cancer, although environmental exposures can increase the risk as well, so not everyone with lung cancer has a history of tobacco use.

The smoking rate in Louisiana is 23.1% and significantly higher than the national rate of 16.4%. It ranks 49th among all states, placing it in the bottom tier.

Louisiana ranks 41st among the 48 states with data on diagnosis at an early stage, placing it in the below-average tier.

2023 Power of Pearls Lung Cancer Walk: A personal invitation

St. Tammany Health System is partnering with local healthcare providers to bring awareness and education about Lung Cancer Screening opportunities. The lung cancer ribbon is white, and pearls are often used to represent lung nodules, the theme of the walk is to show there is no beauty without hardship, in that spirit, the goal is to bring positive awareness to lung cancer and help people know that no one should travel the cancer journey alone. Come to Fontainebleau State Park on November 4th for a Lung Cancer Awareness Walk for survivors, family members and friends to walk a mile in honor of those that cannot. Click HERE for more information.

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Let’s talk

Have questions? Drop us a line. We're ready, willing and able to provide answers about our annual campaign.

Megan S. Broussard, BSRT(R), RVT
Lung Screening Coordinator

(985) 871-5864

mbroussard@stph.org

Kathleen Gross Thomas
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation Major Gifts Specialist

(985) 338-5328

kgthomas@stph.org

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Whether you’ve got a question to ask or an appointment to keep, getting in touch with us is a cinch. Here’s everything you need to know:

St. Tammany Health System
Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion

16300 Highway 1085 (aka Bootlegger Road)
Covington, LA 70433

Ph: (985) 871-6080
Scheduling: (985) 871-5665

7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Saturday (Lab, X-ray, Ultrasound, CT and MRI)