SOUTH BOSTON ONLINE
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2025
VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 74
Screening for Lung Cancer Works – Awareness is what’s Missing
Families Supporting Families
among people who are eligible. This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, take a few minutes to read about lung cancer screening. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer among both men and women in the United States. An estimated 226,650 people will be diagnosed in 2025. In Massachusetts alone, 5,300 will be diagnosed.
Did you know there is routine screening for lung cancer? Submitted by Margaret Lyunch
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f you weren’t aware, you’re not alone. Lung cancer has one of the lowest screening rates—under 6% in the United States—
Who can get lung cancer? Anyone with lungs can develop lung cancer, but certain factors increase your risk. About 80%-90% of lung cancer deaths are related to cigarette smoking. Other risk factors include heavy exposure to secondhand smoke, having a job with exposure to Continued on Page 2
A heartfelt thank you to the South Boston MOMS Club for once again organizing their annual coat drive to keep our Julie Family Learning children warm this winter! Together, you remind us what community care looks like—neighbors helping neighbors, families supporting families.