Although other contributory factors have been
identified, smoking remains the predominant
cause of lung cancer, and efforts focus on
reducing the number of people smoking tobacco,
and raising awareness of the signs and symptoms
of lung cancer among the general public as well
as healthcare professionals.
Diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer has
advanced and more patients are now receiving
potentially curative treatments, although more
work needs to be done to further improve
survival rates. Healthcare professionals have a
vital role in supporting patients to cope with
a diagnosis of lung cancer, and to improve
quality of life and outcomes by ensuring
patients are given appropriate information
about treatment options NS