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Tips, Classes and
H ealth C orner Programs to help

you live healthier!

Screening for lung cancer has the connection to cessation services to help
potential to save lives by catching it individuals quit smoking.
early when the chance of a cure is more

The Maryland Quitline is a great
likely. If you are between the ages of 50
resource that pairs individuals up
and 77 with a present or past history of
Smoking & Lung Cancer smoking it is recommended to talk with with a trained quit coach to build a
personalized quit plan. Oft en time
your doctor to find out if screening tests

Submitted by Heather Grove, RN, BSN are appropriate for you. coaches are previous tobacco users and
are really relatable and encouraging to
Lung cancer is the leading cause of Lung cancer screening is done by use persons trying to quit. Th e program
cancer related deaths for both men and of low-dose CT scans. The scan is can also provide nicotine replacement

women in the U.S. November is lung quick and painless. You will be asked to medications, like patches, in the mail
cancer awareness month. Th e American remove anything metal you’re wearing at no cost. At the health department
Lung Association website has lots of and lie down on a table for the scan. we can refer interested individuals to
information and resources about lung During the scan you will be asked to stay the Quitline directly. Call or text 410-
cancer including an interactive quiz as still as possible. You may be asked to 829-0848 to learn more. Alternatively,
to see if you should consider getting hold your breath. The scan itself takes individuals are also able to call the

screened for lung cancer. less than one minute to complete. Aft er Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
the scan you can go about your day as Support is available 24/7.
Lung cancer occurs when the cells in
you normally would and your doctor
the lungs change or mutate. Th is oft en
will contact you with the results. Birthing Center at Easton Installs
happens from breathing in dangerous
chemicals. Cigarette smoking poses the According to the American Lung New “Welcome Baby” Birth
greatest risk to developing lung cancer. Association, smoking contributes Announcement Board
Exposure to radon and air pollution are to over 80% of lung cancer deaths.

other known risk factors. Men who smoke are 23 times more The Birthing Center at University of
Maryland Shore Medical Center at
likely to develop lung cancer. Women
When lung cancer develops, the Easton has installed a “Welcome Baby”
who smoke are 13 times more likely
mutated cells cluster together forming birth announcement board that parents
to develop lung cancer. Data from
tumors and destroying healthy can use to document the arrival of their
the Maryland Department of Health
lung tissue. Oftentimes there are no newborn with a photo.

(MDH) 2021 Cancer Data Cigarette
symptoms, especially in the early
Restitution Fund Program Report Supported by funding from the

stages. Left undiagnosed and untreated
showed the incidence and death rate University of Maryland Memorial
the cancer can spread to other parts of
from lung cancer for Caroline County Hospital Foundation, the board
the body. By the time symptoms appear,
residents is more than 25% higher than

the cancer is often advanced and very

the U.S. rates. This data justifi es the
hard to treat.
importance of cessation education and
EXAMS & CERTIFICATES
• Truck/Bus Drivers
• Basic Med for Pilots
• Coast Guard for Boaters
• Pre-Op for Upcoming Surgery
Board Certified
Occupational Medicine
C.E. Jensen, MD Sonya Twine and Xavier Twine Jr.
Denton, MD 410-924-8560 stand with their newborn son, Emitt
Newton Twine
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