ST PAUL, Minn. – The 2021 “State of Lung Cancer” report shows that Minnesota ranks fourth in the nation for lung cancer survival.
Only Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York have a better 5-year survival rate.
Pat McKone with the American Lung Association of Minnesota says early screening is key, especially for people between ages 52 and 80 who have a 20-year-pack smoking history, are currently smoking, or have quit within the past 15 years.
McKone says only 7 percent of Minnesotans in this high-risk category have taken advantage of early screening.
Comments