Lung cancer stigma has wide-ranging negative impacts at the personal, interpersonal and societal levels.4 Stigma can result in patients delaying treatment and increased rates of depression …
Lung Cancer Stigma Then and Now: Continued Challenges Amid …
The surveys suggest that, despite higher lung cancer awareness and treatment optimism in 2018 versus 2008, stigma continues to be a formidable issue. In fact, public attributions of lung …
Helping Health Professionals Reduce Lung Cancer Stigma
Jan 15, 2025 · For people with a history of smoking, a diagnosis of lung cancer can cause feelings of guilt and shame due to the stigma that's often associated with the disease. This stigma can …
Replacing Stigma with Compassion: Lung Cancer Study Co ...
Jun 3, 2025 · A newly released article in Annals of Internal Medicine, co-authored by investigators from the American Cancer Society’s National Lung Cancer Roundtable, including Loyola …
Let’s work together to end the stigma around lung cancer
Aug 30, 2024 · Lung cancer stigma persists because people who do not know enough about the disease base their opinions on misinformation, assumptions and biased perceptions. By taking …
Reducing Stigma About Lung Cancer - HealthyWomen
Nov 26, 2024 · Lung cancer is serious, but catching it early can lead to the best outcomes. If you ever smoked or are having symptoms, don’t let stigma, embarrassment or fear keep you from …
What Is Lung Cancer Stigma? - WebMD
Mar 21, 2025 · Lung cancer is hard enough. But many people with lung cancer face the additional burden related to lung cancer stigma. Learn what it means and how to cope.
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