The survival rate among those with lung cancer has improved by more than a quarter in the last five years, according to a new report.

The findings from the American Lung Association's latest "State of Lung Cancer" report shows a 26 percent increase in the survival rate. The improvement, per the organization, is partially due to screening measures that can detect the fatal illness much earlier.

Four years ago, the United States Preventive Services Task Force expanded the screening age range while increasing outreach and awareness of the disease to current and former smokers. The move increased the number of women........

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