AZ SR1001

Designates November 2026 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Arizona

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, killing more people than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined

In 2021, an estimated 235,760 Americans were diagnosed with lung cancer and 131,880 died from the disease

Low-dose computed tomography screening can reduce lung cancer mortality by 20-33%, yet only 3.9-8.6% of high-risk individuals undergo this screening

Encourages efforts to increase awareness of smoking cessation, screening, treatment options, and lung cancer health disparities