IL SR1826

Designates November 2016 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in the State of Illinois

Identifies lung cancer as the leading cancer killer in both men and women and the second most diagnosed cancer in the United States

Notes lung cancer has a 17% five-year survival rate, the lowest among common cancers (breast, prostate, and colorectal)

Highlights that in 2015, lung cancer research received only $265 million in federal funding compared to $1.012 billion for breast cancer, $350 million for prostate cancer, and $315 million for colon cancer

Calls for increased coordination among government, healthcare providers, patient groups, community leaders, businesses, and researchers to promote lung cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment