Lung Cancer Awareness Month—A Lot of Progress, But More Work Needs to Be Done

Henningfield, Mary F.; Adjei, Alex A.

doi:10.1016/j.jtho.2017.09.091

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“…Based on the results of subcategorical analysis, search volumes for breast cancer donation, events, prevention, treatment, and education increased in association with BCAM, which suggests that BCAM may have triggered public interest in breast cancer prevention and fundraising. Given the complexity and the issues associated with cancer awareness campaigns, multidisciplinary approaches involving the various foci listed above are crucial [28]. Two other possible explanations include increased funding focused on marketing and the strategic use of the pink ribbon symbol.…”

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Impact of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Public Interest in the United States between 2012 and 2021: A Google Trends Analysis

Nishimura

Acoba

2022

Cancers

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) has a long history of over 30 years, established in 1985 to occur every October, and the National Breast Cancer Foundation now leads the operation. There have been no studies to evaluate the impact of the BCAM on public awareness of breast cancer. We analyzed the impact of BCAM on public awareness of breast cancer in the U.S. from 2012 to 2021 using the relative search volume (RSV) of Google Trends as a surrogate. We also analyzed the impact of Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM) and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (PCAM) on public awareness of lung and prostate cancer, respectively, to see differences in their effectiveness among the health observances for the top three most common cancers in the U.S. We performed a joinpoint regression analysis to identify statistically significant time points of a change in trend. There were joinpoints around BCAM for “Breast cancer” every year from 2012 to 2021, with a significant increase in the weekly RSVs from 21.9% to 46.7%. Except for 2013 and 2015 for “Lung cancer,” when significant increases in the RSV at 1.8% and 1.2% per week were observed around LCAM, no joinpoints were noted around LCAM or PCAM. These results imply that BCAM has successfully improved the public awareness of breast cancer in the U.S. compared to other representative health observances, likely due to the effective involvement of non-medical industries, influencers affected by breast cancer, and an awareness symbol.

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Impact of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Public Interest in the United States between 2012 and 2021: A Google Trends Analysis

Nishimura

Acoba

2022

Cancers

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“…5, 2022 ▪ 403 status, and distrust may influence the timing of medical helpseeking behavior of individuals experiencing possible lung cancer symptoms. 24,26,27 In the current study, similar issues of stigma related to tobacco use (current or historical) and delay in seeking medical help were mentioned by participants. Furthermore, once seeking help, some participants experienced distrust in the provider relationship, whereas others put their total trust in the provider expertise.…”

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“…The results of this study provide supporting evidence that there is a critical need for increasing lung cancer awareness for individuals and healthcare providers. Knowledge gaps in understanding lung cancer risk, symptoms of early disease, and benefits of seeking timely medical help underscore the need to increase lung cancer awareness 24,25 . The participants in this study talked about issues related to their lung cancer symptoms before or at diagnosis, perceived risks, and relationships with their health providers without being prompted during the original study interviews focused on sleep.…”

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“…Provider knowledge, attitudes, and practice patterns contribute toward initiating a conversation about lung cancer risks, suggesting tobacco cessation programs, and recommending lung cancer screening with their patients. 24,[30][31][32][33] Participants in this study commented about health provider communication, fragmented care, and level of trust when information was inconsistent or not provided during their lung cancer care. Several participants felt frustrated and unsure of the level of care they received.…”

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“…Knowledge gaps in understanding lung cancer risk, symptoms of early disease, and benefits of seeking timely medical help underscore the need to increase lung cancer awareness. 24,25 The participants in this study talked about issues related to their lung cancer symptoms before or at diagnosis, perceived risks, and relationships with their health providers without being prompted during the original study interviews focused on sleep. In the current literature, lack of lung cancer facts, lung cancer stigma, smoking…”

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Patients’ Perceptions at Diagnosis: Lung Cancer Discovery and Provider Relationships

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BackgroundIn the United States, most lung cancer cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, limiting treatment options and impacting survival. This study presents patients’ perspectives on the complexity of factors influencing a lung cancer diagnosis. Lung cancer awareness regarding risks, symptoms, smoking behaviors, family history, and environmental factors can lead to preventative and early detection measures.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to explore lung cancer patient perspectives on lung cancer awareness within the context of an earlier study to understand sleep-wake disturbances in adults with non–small cell lung cancer.MethodsA content analysis was used to analyze the original deidentified longitudinal interview data collected from 26 patients diagnosed with lung cancer.ResultsOf the original 26 participants, 16 were included in this secondary data analysis. The participants were primarily females (n = 10) and Whites (n = 13), with ages ranging between 49 and 83 years. Half of the sample was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer and most of the sample was on chemotherapy (n = 10). Two key themes were identified: the lung cancer discovery and the patient-physician relationship.ConclusionsUnspecific initial symptoms, lack of knowledge and screening, as well as fear of the diagnosis delayed seeking medical care. Patient-physician relationships were hindered by smoking-associated stigma, inadequate sharing of information, and lack of coordinated, holistic care. Positive communication strategies are critical between patients and providers to meet patients’ specific needs.Implications for PracticeEducational interventions that enhance lung cancer awareness may improve prevention and screening actions, improve timely healthcare intervention, and reduce incidence and mortality.

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Depressive symptoms and shorter survival in lung cancer: the role of leukocyte telomere length

Siwik

Cash

Sephton

2022

Psychology & Health

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month—A Lot of Progress, But More Work Needs to Be Done

Cited by 3 publications

References 9 publications

Impact of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Public Interest in the United States between 2012 and 2021: A Google Trends Analysis

Impact of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Public Interest in the United States between 2012 and 2021: A Google Trends Analysis

Patients’ Perceptions at Diagnosis: Lung Cancer Discovery and Provider Relationships

Depressive symptoms and shorter survival in lung cancer: the role of leukocyte telomere length

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