- Date
- 2016-11-17
- Title
- Recgonizing Lung Cancer Awareness month and the Great American Smokeout
- Topic
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month/Great American Smokeout
Recognizing Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the Great American Smokeout
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and November 19 is the Great American Smokeout. Many smokers want to quit but have difficulty succeeding, and tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in the United States. Talk to your patients about quitting and recommend appropriate Medicare-covered preventative services, including counseling to prevent tobacco use and lung cancer screening.
For More Information:
- Preventive Services Educational Tool
- Lung Cancer Awareness website, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Great American Smokeout webpage, American Cancer SocietyVisit the Preventive Services website to learn more about Medicare-covered services.
Visit the Preventive Services website to learn more about Medicare-covered services.