Freeman Hospital West to Host Lung Cancer Awareness Event
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JOPLIN, Mo. — Freeman Hospital West will host a lung cancer awareness event Thursday morning as part of November's Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. Nov. 12 in the Freeman Hospital West lobby and will be led by Freeman pulmonologist Dr. Grant Pierson.
The event will encourage community members to learn more about lung cancer screenings and the importance of early detection, particularly for individuals with a history of smoking.
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, claiming more lives each year than breast, prostate and colorectal cancers combined.
Attendees will have the opportunity to receive information, participate in giveaways and view the MONARCH® robotic bronchoscopy platform.
The technology combines traditional camera views with computer-assisted navigation to help physicians locate and diagnose lung cancer in its early stages.
Freeman encourages individuals who may qualify for lung cancer screening, especially those with a history of smoking, to talk with their health care provider about scheduling a screening.
