Every year, over 150,000 people in the United States of America die of lung cancer, making lung cancer by far the leading cause of cancer death.[1] One reason why lung cancer is so deadly is that it often eludes detection until too late to save the patient. 80% of lung cancer patients are only diagnosed […]
Tag Archives: prevention
Stopping the Line for Patient Safety
At Toyota factories—yes, the car company—every assembly line has a big red button. And every worker has a responsibility to press the button if they feel something is amiss. This button stops the entire assembly line. Stopping the line could mean the difference between building a safe car versus building one that puts people at […]
Silent but Deadly: The Carcinogen We Love
The news constantly bombards us with headlines announcing yet another thing that may increase cancer risk. From pesticides to cigarettes, burnt toast to nitrates, the list goes on and on. Yet one carcinogen is rarely spoken of, and this carcinogen is far more potent than charred food. The carcinogen in question is alcohol. Research suggests […]