ALCSI Podcast: Dr. Aurora Lucas

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The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative Podcast

American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative

55 episodes

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The ALCSI Podcast is an program of the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative to educate the public on lung cancer and lung cancer screening. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the world. Large clinical trials have shown that lung cancer screening through low-dose computed tomography (CT) reduces lung cancer mortality by up to 33%. In fact, if every high-risk American were to get screened right now, more than 30,000 lives could be saved this year alone. However, less than 5% of high-risk Americans are currently getting screened. Visit https://www.alcsi.org/ to learn more.

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ALCSI Podcast: Dr. Aurora Lucas

The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative Podcast

34 minutes 6 seconds

4 months ago

ALCSI Podcast: Dr. Aurora Lucas

Our guest on this ALCSI podcast is Dr. Aurora Lucas. Dr. Lucas is a Filipina American lung cancer survivor, educator, and independent consultant deeply committed to health equity, inclusive storytelling, and culturally responsive advocacy. Diagnosed with Stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer at 28 while completing her doctorate and teaching full-time, Aurora experienced delays in diagnosis due to age, gender, and insurance barriers. That experience now fuels her work to uplift historically marginalized voices, particularly young women of color navigating systems not designed for them.

As a learning specialist and community-driven leader, Aurora empowers others through education while also working to bridge gaps in healthcare. Her story and advocacy have been featured by CNN, NBC News, CBS, The Tamron Hall Show, and other national platforms. She continues to use her voice to ensure patients feel informed, represented, and empowered.

Your podcast hosts are Sam Schwartz, Pranav Mandyam, Jacob Rashap, and Priyanka Senthil.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the world. Large clinical trials have shown that lung cancer screening through low-dose computed tomography (CT) reduces lung cancer mortality by up to 33%. In fact, if every high-risk American were to get screened right now, thousands of lives could be saved this year alone. However, less than 20% of high-risk Americans are currently getting screened. Visit our website at https://www.alcsi.org/ for free educational resources and webinars on lung cancer and lung cancer screening.

Email: info@alcsi.org

Twitter: @AmLungCSI

Instagram: @amlungcsi