By Scott Blair The state of Texas has 48.6% new lung cancer cases per 100,000 citizens each year. We are 10th among all states, which over the past five years, have improved by 11%. Texas has a below-average early diagnosis rate and a below-average survival rate. The state ranks bottom-tier for screening, surgical treatment, and lack of treatment. In 2022, 16.1% of lung cancer cases in Texas required surgery as their first treatment. The national rate is 21%. 5 Year Survival Rate in Texas The lung cancer survival rate five years after being diagnosed is 24%, and the national average
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