​“We are really focused on getting into the community to talk to people about the importance of lung cancer screening,” said Mercy Health Lung Care Coordinator Angela Wagner, RN. “We are so thankful for the grant from Gala of Hope that will allow us to grow this program that will hopefully help us save lives and catch lung cancer in its earliest stage where cure is possible. We want to break down the stigma of lung cancer.”

Nearly a quarter of the people who die from cancer were diagnosed with lung cancer. In fact, it’s responsible for more deaths in Clark and Champaign counties than any other cancer. The problem is often late diagnosis, with 75% of lung cancer cases being discovered after it’s already reached an advanced stage. The survival rate in Stage 1 is around 80%, but that drops to below 5% when diagnosis comes in stage 4. 
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Monument Square District is inviting all downtown businesses to bring some extra holiday cheer with this year’s "Winter Wonderland" Window Decorating Contest. Set to transform the heart of downtown into a festive wonderland, the contest aims to attract holiday shoppers and visitors with beautifully decorated storefronts.

Mercy Health is outlining some of the most common fall health risks along with some tips on how to make sure you and your family stay safe while enjoying the season.
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