Lung Cancer Awareness Day: When Every Breath Becomes ValuableEleventh July. For most people, it's just a summer day, the peak of the holiday and beach season. But for millions of people around the world, this date is a reminder that lung cancer remains one of the most deadly diseases on the planet. This day is not just a calendar entry. It's a call to action, a reminder that we can change the situation. That early diagnosis, quitting smoking, and taking care of our health can save lives. It's a day when we talk about the disease openly, without fear and stigma, and when we remember those who have already passed away and support those who continue to fight.When and How This Day BeganThe World Lung Cancer Day was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Although lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide, its prevention and early diagnosis are still in the background. This day is meant to draw attention to the problem, raise public awareness of risk factors and the importance of regular examinations.In the last ten years, mortality from lung cancer in some countries has decreased by 20-30% thanks to the development of diagnostics and therapy. However, in many regions of the world, especially in countries with low and middle income, the situation remains catastrophic. That's why August 1st has become a symbol of hope and a call to action.Numbers That Make You ThinkLung cancer is not just statistics. It's millions of lives that could have been saved. Each year, about 2.2 million new cases of lung cancer are registered worldwide, and about 1.8 million people die from the disease. This is more than breast, colon, and prostate cancer combined. In Russia, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer among men and the second among women. Each year, the country diagnoses more than 60,000 new cases, and more than 50,000 people die from the disease. But behind these numbers a ... Read more