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MD Ranks 36th in Nation for Lung Cancer Screening

November 17th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

2023’s “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals Maryland ranks 36th in the nation for lung cancer screening. That puts the state below average in addressing lung cancer early. The American Lung Association says that in Maryland, the lung cancer survival rate has improved but this report shows that more needs to be done to focus on screening.  Dr. Janani Reisenauer of the Mayo Clinic discusses new screening guidelines…