higher at all stages of the disease compared to men.
For women who are at risk of getting lung cancer, it’s important to know how to recognize the symptoms and when to get a screening.
Thankfully, many Americans are eligible for lung cancer screening with Low-Dose CT (LDCT) scan which is a fairly quick scan that takes less than a minute to complete and is used to detect lung cancer early, when it’s more likely to be curable.
For those who have been diagnosed with lung cancer, to help you get through the difficult time, Johnson says it’s beneficial to maintaining a healthier lifestyle, avoid second-hand smoke and exposure to radon, as well as complete a CT scan. Additionally, she also stresses the importance of having a support system, relying on faith and enjoying every moment in life.
“I really have to take advantage of every day because you never know what will happen in the next hour,” said Johnson. “I really try to make sure I’m here for everyday life has for me and I enjoy and celebrate even the smallest things…my time with my daughter, my family…I take a lot of pictures because tomorrow is not promised and I’m going to take advantage of every minute I have with them.”
Unfortunately, lung cancer takes the lives of many mothers, sisters, aunts, and friends. So especially this week, together with LUNG FORCE Hero, La’Kesha Johnson, let’s help raise awareness for lung cancer and encourage those who may be at risk to get the scan so we increase the number of lung cancer survivors.
For more information about lung cancer please visit. www.lung.org
Shawna Davis is a wellness journalist and the founder and creator of the wellness lifestyle blog, Flowing and Froing. Beyond the blog, she is a certified yoga instructor, wife, dog mama and is a natural hair enthusiast that’s passionate about health, wellness, and beauty. You can follow her on Instagram @itsshawnadavis.