Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung Cancer Awareness Month takes place throughout November 2026. It involves nationwide events, awareness campaigns, early detection initiatives, and community programmes. This is a global initiative to promote early detection, supporting patients, and advancing research.

Cancer that starts in the lung is called Primary Lung cancer. Cancer that spreads from somewhere else in the body is called Secondary Lung cancer. There are different types of primary lung cancer and they are divided into two main groups, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) and Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). The most common type is Non Small Cell Lung Cancer. (cancer research)

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) lung cancer is the most common cancer type and the most common cause of cancer death worldwide. Tobacco smoking remains the most common cause of lung cancer globally. Other common causes include second-hand tobacco smoke, outdoor and indoor air pollution, diesel engine exhaust and asbestos. (IARC)

You can learn more about Lung Cancer by looking at,

#LungCancerAwarenessMonth

Or by going to Macmillian Cancer Support.