World Lung Cancer Day highlights need for early screening

World Lung Cancer Day emphasizes the importance of early screening as lung cancer remains the deadliest cancer in the U.S., with nearly 125,000 expected deaths this year. A survey by the American Lung Association reveals only one-third of people know about low-dose CT scans for high-risk individuals, such as smokers or former smokers with a 20 pack-year history. Experts highlight stigma around smoking and underutilization of screening as barriers to early detection.