| Published on April 05, 2005
Peter Jennings’s Lung Cancer Announcement
Reminds Us of the Importance of Early Cancer Diagnosis
Information on how lung cancer is diagnosed and why heeding
the warning signs is crucial to combating the disease
WHAT: In 2005 more than 160,000 people
will die from lung cancer. ABC news anchorman Peter Jennings’s announcement
that he has lung cancer reminds us of the important role prevention and
early detection play in the fight against cancer.
Pathologists, physicians who diagnose diseases through laboratory medicine,
are uniquely qualified to explain how lung cancer is detected, the role
smoking plays in lung cancer, and why discussing possible symptoms as
soon as they appear is vital for successful treatment.
WHO: Gene N. Herbek, MD, FCAP, Methodist Health System,
Omaha, Neb.
WHY: While in his 20s, Dr. Herbek, a non-smoker, was
diagnosed with lung cancer through a routine chest x-ray. He has since
been an advocate for lung health, working with local chapters of the American
Lung Society and American Cancer Society. He is available to explain the
treatment options lung cancer patients have and how early detection influences
care.
The College of American Pathologists
is a medical society serving nearly 16,000 physician members and the laboratory
community throughout the world. It is the world’s largest association
composed exclusively of pathologists and is widely recognized as the leader
in laboratory quality assurance. The CAP is an advocate for high quality
and cost-effective patient care.
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