During this challenging time, it’s important for all those living with lung disease, including covid-19 and lung cancer, to feel hope, optimism and support amid the pandemic. About every five minutes in the U.S., a woman is diagnosed with lung cancer, and the disease represents more than one in five female cancer deaths.

June 14-20 is Turquoise Takeover, and I’ll be wearing turquoise — the signature color of the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative — to raise awareness about lung cancer and support everyone impacted by the disease. I hope you’ll join me and help our nation stand with patients together against this terrible disease, especially as many facing lung cancer may be experiencing delays in treatment due to the pandemic. Visit Lungforce.org to learn how you can help defeat lung cancer.

Jane Taylor, M.D.

Franklin Park

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