Lung Cancer Awareness Month

By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized:

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

WHEREAS, lung cancer remains a significant public health concern, impacting families throughout the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, early detection through appropriate screening, timely diagnosis, and access to quality medical care are essential to improving health outcomes; and

WHEREAS, efforts to reduce exposure to tobacco smoke and other environmental risk factors, alongside increased awareness of lung health, can help prevent disease and promote healthier outcomes throughout the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, lung cancer occurs across diverse backgrounds and health histories, underscoring the importance of public education, risk awareness, and equitable access to screening and treatment; and

WHEREAS, advances in research, diagnostic tools, and innovative therapies offer hope for improved survival rates and quality of life; and

WHEREAS, Lung Cancer Awareness Month recognizes the contributions of survivors, caregivers, health care professionals, and researchers who advance scientific understanding, improve treatment, and support patients and their families;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Abigail D. Spanberger, Governor, do hereby recognize November 2026 as LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.