American Lung Association Releases Annual State of Lung Cancer Report

Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 -- 9:00 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) The American Lung Association has released its annual State of Lung Cancer report.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, Spokesperson Michael Seilback says Wisconsin is above average when it comes to treatment and is 14th in the country when it comes to five-year survival rates for lung cancer.

Seilback says one area Wisconsin could improve is biomarker testing, as it’s one of 28 states that has yet to require any insurance coverage for lung cancer biomarker testing.

Biomarker testing lets those diagnosed with cancer find treatments that work specifically for the tumor they have. Wisconsin’s most recent rate of lung cancer cases is 55.5%, higher than the national average of 52.8%.

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