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Lung Cancer Awareness
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Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
Published: November 17, 2023
Published: November 17, 2023
Lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer in the United States every year. And while smoking rates across the country are on a downward trend, the effects from smoking can linger for years. The American Cancer Society suggests there are over 5 million smokers or previous smokers who should undergo annual screenings for lung cancer – with early detection being the best shot at beating the deadly disease.
Host: Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., Chief of Cardiology at Baptist Hospital and Chief Population Health Officer at Baptist Health.
Guest: Mark Dylewski, M.D., Chief of General Thoracic Surgery, Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
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