Shine the Light on Lung Cancer Vigil

On November 14th, Hudson Valley
Hospital Center will join 125 communities across the country in hosting
a Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Vigil in partnership with Lung Cancer
Alliance (LCA).

The event is designed to raise awareness about Lung Cancer and support patients and their families.

Speaking at the event will be Lung Cancer survivors and physicians at
HVHC’s Cheryl R. Lindenbaum Cancer Center including Oncologist Asim
Aijaz,MD , Radiation Oncologist Chika Madu, MD and Pulmonologist Charles
Abate, MD.

The program will be followed by a candlelight vigil to remember those
who lost their battle with lung cancer.  Information will be available
on the latest low-dose CT screening for lung cancer and a free lung
screening program at HVHC.  For more information, call 914-293-8474.

About the Vigil Organizer

The Cheryl R. Lindenbaum Cancer Center at Hudson Valley Hospital's
primary purpose is to serve the oncological needs of the Community.  As
November has been designated Lung Cancer Awareness Month, it is
important that we recognize and provide hope to our lung cancer
survivors, to those fighting the battle against the disease, and those
who have lost along the way. 

About Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United
States. While a history of smoking is the main risk factor for
developing lung cancer, nearly 80% of those diagnosed today are never
smokers or former smokers who quit decades ago. Today, there is a
lifesaving benefit for those at high risk to detect lung cancer early
through low dose CT screening.

About Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Vigil

The Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Vigil is a global campaign to be held
on November 14th, 2013 to raise awareness, support and education for
lung cancer. This year, 125 vigils will take place across the country in
November as part of lung cancer awareness month, making this event the
largest awareness event for lung cancer.

Additionally, Lung Cancer Alliance has partnered with the Lung
Foundation Australia (LFA) and other international lung cancer
organizations making this event global.

About Lung Cancer Alliance

Lung Cancer Alliance, www.lungcanceralliance.org,
is committed to ending injustice and saving lives through an alliance
of advocacy, education and support. LCA provides live, professional
support, referral and information services for patients, their loved
ones and those at risk for lung cancer; conducts national awareness
campaigns; and advocates for multiple millions in public health dollars
for lung cancer research.

Follow Lung Cancer Alliance on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lungcancerallianceand on Twitter @LCAorg.