Olympus Corp. of the Americas to Host Panel Discussion on Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines and Eligibility
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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Olympus Corp. of the Americas (OCA) and the American Lung Association are partnering to raise awareness around the importance of early detection and provide a better understanding of eligibility around lung cancer screening guidelines.
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- CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Olympus Corp. of the Americas (OCA) and the American Lung Association are partnering to raise awareness around the importance of early detection and provide a better understanding of eligibility around lung cancer screening guidelines.
- The event, "Breathing Life into Lung Cancer Awareness," will look at the current state of lung cancer in the U.S. and highlight the importance of early detection.
- Olympus and the Lung Association want to help people understand who is at risk for lung cancer, for whom a screening is recommended based on the updated U.S Preventive Services Task Force guidelines and what a screening involves.
- Dr. Stahlnecker, a paid consultant for Olympus, will also address the importance of lung cancer staging once cancer is diagnosed.