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PARTNERS IN HEALTHY LUNGS
Angela Tin
Vice President Environmental Health
American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest
The Path to A Synergistic Partnership
SYNERGY = (BUZZ WORD) PARTNERSHIP
Synergy Whole > >>simple sum of its parts
NATIONAL HUMAN ACTIVITY PATTERN SURVEY: TIME SPENT INDOORS
Source: Ott, Klepeis, and Switzer, Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 2003
Nation, Percentage time Spent Total n=9,196
TOTAL TIME
SPENT INDOORS
= 86.9%
Nation, Percentage time Spent Total n=9,196
In a Residence
Outdoors
In a Vehicle
Other Indoor Location
Bar-Restaurant
Office Factory
WHY PARTNERSHIP A GOOD IDEA?
Mission/objectives often reflect program needs regulatory programs/industry/partnershipsGenerally perceived as non-biased Already doing some type of education/awareness Can sometimes do advocacy workPartnership allows for more effective workPositive cost/benefit results
WHY NOT ALWAYS A GREAT IDEA?
Mission/objectives may not be similar to program needs of regulatory programs or partnerships
Sometimes biased (to be effective) Focus may be limited to specific projects (background and credentials)
Program priorities may not reflect partnership needs (i.e. funding constraints)
May be not as flexible in certain situationsAdvocacy versus Reality (from both perspectives)
EXAMPLES: GOOD – BAD - UGLY
Good: Clint EastwoodBad: Lee Van CleefUgly: Eli Wallach
We have been here for over 100 years
Original Tuberculosis/Xmas seal program
Have “most” of the “preferable” qualities
Callers already concerned about lung health
Focus only on lung cancer/disease Champion the issueProvide patient supportWork towards prevention / Find a cure
WHY THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
LUNG CANCER IS THE DEADLIEST CANCER
Other Cancers Lung Cancer0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
Colon
Breast
Pancreas
Prostate
Lung
Estimated Cancer Deaths by Site, 2013
Source: American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2013
TOO MANY PEOPLE
In 2010, 158,318 = lung cancer (3x)52,622 = colon cancer 41,435 = breast cancer
Lowest survival rate of all cancersFrom the time of diagnosis(usually disease at a late stage) 85% of the patients will die
LUNG CANCER SURVIVAL RATE
CAPTAIN KIRK’S ANSWER: “OR THE NEED OF THE ONE”
Generally lung cancer research - underfunded
Scientists and projects$285M over past 30 yearsOver 86% of our dollars go into our programs
LUNG CANCER RESEARCH
EARLY DETECTION FOR LUNG CANCER
Looking for research targeting: early detection methods treatment methods or foundation for future development.Builds on ongoing research on treating and finding a cure
MESSAGE: PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY FROM RADON
Prevention is Key
LUNG CANCER LOW DOSE CT SCREENING
Testing for cancer before there are any symptomsReduced deaths by early detection & treatmentCancer screenings:Breast - mamographyColon – colonoscopyOvarian – pap smearLung cancer – low dose CT
LUNG CANCER LOW DOSE CT SCREENING
Low exposure dose but enough for some resolutionLung Cancer patient criteria:55 -8030 pack –year history (1 pack/day for 30 years)Smoker or ex-smoker (within 15 years)
Results may not be conclusiveInsurance unknowns
UPPING THE SUPPORT FOR LUNG CANCER PATIENTS
www.mylungcancersupport.org
Lung Cancer 101 Lung Cancer 201:
Epidemiology of Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer 202: Diagnosis,
Staging & Treatment
Qualified staff of RN’s & RRT’s 200+ years of experienceExtensive medical library Online reference materialsMedical Advisory Board
Top 10 Calls
Lung Cancer ranks #3 Indoor Air Quality ranks #8
Credible information & education Both home design & operationFocus on indoor air quality (IAQ), energy efficiency, and durability
Radon RRNC is mandatoryActive system for gold standard
SUGGEST AND IMPLEMENT PROJECTS
PARTNERSHIPS
Regulatory programs are different
Partner group needs may be different
Program needs varyWork w regulatory agencies
PARTNERSHIPS = HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
Angela Tin
Vice President Environmental
Programs
American Lung Association of the
Upper Midwest
(217) 787-5864
