富康医疗多元化市场副总裁连雯珊很感激亚美医师协会，美洲中华医学会，美国华人医师会，玛摩利医院和纽约大学朗格尼医学中心于一起合办三场有关肺癌教育讲座以及免费肺癌筛检。第一场于7月6日星期五上午十点半至十一点半在富康医疗华埠社区中心华埠勿街七号举办，由内科金物华医师和岑伊玲医师主讲。第二场于7月29日星期一上午十点至十一点富康医疗日落公园社区中心布鲁克林八大道5521号举办，由玛摩利医院肿瘤科黄夷伍医师主讲。第三场于8月13日星期二下午二点至四点在法拉盛图书馆三楼法拉盛缅街41-17号举办，由肿瘤科岑伊玲医师和刘玉清医师主讲。查询详情可致电富康医疗华埠社区中心:212-619-3072.
州众议员李荣恩说，其丈夫的父亲不久前死于肺癌，他并不是吸烟者，提高对肺癌的认识对于保护亚裔的健康和福祉至关重要，通过此类研讨会提高意识和理解，可以提高存活率并降低罹患癌症的风险。
纽约大学朗格尼医学中心肿瘤科岑伊玲医师强调，肺癌是所有癌症中导致死亡率最高的癌症。吸烟与肺癌发生密切相关，但是有15-20%左右的肺癌患者是在从不抽烟的人群中发生的。岑伊玲医师指出，肺癌筛检在出现身体不适症状之前，从影像学中可以发现早期肺癌的痕迹。肺癌筛检发现80%的肺癌处于早期阶段，此时更容易治愈。如果不进行筛检，70%的肺癌发现已经是中晚期，治愈的可能性低。在高危人群中使用超低剂量CT进行，可以降低20%的死亡率。岑伊玲医师表示，目前在美国肺癌筛查指南，保险公司可以仅为50-80岁，现在或者过去吸烟人士支付每年的超低剂量CT检查；但从不吸烟的人群需要自费使用超低剂量CT。
岑伊玲医师解释，超低剂量CT检查过程简单，不需要服用药物，没有药物注射，只需躺在机器上，屏住呼吸20秒，过程只需5分钟。岑伊玲医师表示，不吸烟人群肺癌筛检在亚洲，预计有40%的女性肺癌患者是从来不吸烟的。在美国，大约有20%左右的肺癌患者是在不吸烟人群中的。亚洲不吸烟人群危险因素包括遗传，肺癌家族史，职业暴露，二手烟吸入和空气污染。
岑伊玲医师指出，台湾不吸烟者筛检试验共有397参与者，肺癌检测率达2.6%。参与者年龄由55岁至75岁，必须符合以下条件之一：1)一级二级亲属家族史、2)二手烟暴露史、3)结核或慢性阻塞性肺病、4)没有油烟机的重油烟环境。另一方面，美国肺癌筛选试验共有26,722参与者，肺癌检测率1.1%。年龄由55岁至74岁，并且有吸烟史。
岑伊玲医师表示，纽约大学目前正在进行一项亚裔女性不吸烟者筛检试验 ，符合条件的人群包括年龄由40至74岁，女性，从不吸烟（包括抽烟少于100支)，亚裔(可以是亚裔混血)。不能入选的条件包括：诊断过肺癌，最近5年内有癌症或治疗（非恶性黑色素瘤的皮肤癌症和乳腺原位癌例外），参与其他癌症预防性的研究，有可疑肺癌的表现如近一年内不明原因的体重减轻15磅以上，咳血或近12周内肺炎或者上呼吸道感染接受医生开的抗生素治疗。免费筛检试验提供三次胸部超低剂量电脑断层扫描(CT)和抽血检查等。查询详情可致电(212)731-6212或电邮FANSS@nyulangone.org。
自2007年以来，ACAP（美国华人医师会）每年举办社区健康节，为广大华人居民提供免费健康讲座、健康资讯以及多种现场体检服务。此外，ACAP每个月在社区举办健康讲座。
关于美国华人医师会：ACAP是由美国华人医生组成的非盈利组织，旨在为会员提供医学教育和职业发展的机会，并促进医生之间的合作。ACAP的成员包括在大纽约地区行医的医生、在医疗机构工作的医师和研究员，以及正在医学院攻读研究所的年轻医务工作者。除此之外，ACAP还致力于回馈华人社区，提供免费的健康服务和健康讲座，以帮助华裔居民了解美国健康系统和提高健康保健意识。更多详情，请登录美国华人医师会官网： http://www.acaponline.org/
VNS Health, CAIPA, Chinese American Medical Society (CAMS), Association of Chinese American Physicians, Maimonides Medical Center, and NYU Langone Health, together with State Assemblymember Grace Lee, jointly promoted lung cancer health education activities in the Chinese community, organizing three free lectures and free lung cancer screenings.
The organizer, VNS Health’s Vice President of Multicultural Marketing, Teresa Lin, expressed gratitude for the collaboration with numerous medical and community organizations to host three lung cancer education lectures. The first lecture will be held on Friday, July 6, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the VHS Health Chinatown Community Center, located at 7 Mott Street, and will be presented by Dr. Wuhua Jing and Dr. Elaine Shum. The second lecture will take place on Monday, July 29, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the VHS Health Sunset Park Community Center, located at 5521 8th Avenue in Brooklyn, presented by Dr. Yiwu (Jim) Huang from Maimonides Medical Center. The third lecture will be held on Tuesday, August 13, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Flushing Library, located at 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, on the third floor, presented by Dr. Elaine Shum and Dr. Pauline Lau. For more details, contact the VHS Health Chinatown Community Center at 212-619-3072.
State Assemblymember Grace Lee mentioned that her father-in-law recently passed away from lung cancer. he was not a smoker, and raising awareness about lung cancer is crucial for protecting the health and well-being of Asians. Through such seminars, awareness and understanding can be enhanced, improving survival rates and reducing cancer risks.
Dr. Elaine Shum from NYU Langone Health’s Oncology Department emphasized that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Smoking is closely related to lung cancer, but about 15-20% of lung cancer cases occur in non-smokers. Dr. Shum pointed out that lung cancer screenings can detect early signs of lung cancer through imaging before symptoms appear. Screenings identify 80% of lung cancer cases at an early stage, making them easier to treat. Without screening, 70% of lung cancer cases are detected at a mid-to-late stage, with lower chances of cure. Using ultra-low-dose CT scans in high-risk groups can reduce mortality by 20%. Dr. Shum noted that current U.S. lung cancer screening guidelines allow insurance to cover annual ultra-low-dose CT scans for individuals aged 50-80 who are current or former smokers. Non-smokers need to pay for the scans themselves.
Dr. Shum explained that the ultra-low-dose CT scan is simple, requiring no medication or injections. Patients only need to lie on the machine and hold their breath for 20 seconds; the process takes just 5 minutes. Dr. Shum highlighted that in Asia, about 40% of female lung cancer patients are non-smokers, whereas in the U.S., approximately 20% of lung cancer patients are non-smokers. Risk factors for non-smokers in Asia include genetics, family history of lung cancer, occupational exposure, secondhand smoke, and air pollution.
Dr. Shum cited a lung cancer screening trial in Taiwan involving 397 non-smokers, with a detection rate of 2.6%. Participants were aged 55-75 and met at least one of the following criteria: 1) first or second-degree relative with lung cancer, 2) history of secondhand smoke exposure, 3) history of tuberculosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or 4) heavy oil fume exposure without an exhaust hood. In contrast, a U.S. lung cancer screening trial with 26,722 participants had a detection rate of 1.1%. Participants were aged 55-74 with a history of smoking.
Dr. Shum mentioned that NYU is currently conducting a screening trial for Asian women who are non-smokers, aged 40-74. Eligible participants must be female, non-smokers (defined as having smoked fewer than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime), and of Asian descent (including mixed Asian heritage). Exclusion criteria include a prior diagnosis of lung cancer, cancer or treatment within the last 5 years (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer and in-situ breast cancer), participation in other cancer prevention studies, or symptoms suggestive of lung cancer, such as unexplained weight loss of more than 15 pounds in the past year, hemoptysis, or pneumonia/upper respiratory infection treated with antibiotics within the last 12 weeks. The free screening trial includes three ultra-low-dose chest CT scans and blood tests. For more information, call (212) 731-6212 or email FANSS@nyulangone.org.
Since 2007, the Association of Chinese American Physicians (ACAP) has been organizing annual community health festivals, providing free health lectures, health information, and various on-site medical services to the broader Chinese community. Additionally, ACAP hosts monthly health lectures in the community.
About the Association of Chinese American Physicians: ACAP is a non-profit organization composed of American Chinese doctors, aiming to provide opportunities for medical education and career development for its members and promote collaboration among doctors. ACAP’s members include practicing doctors in the greater New York area, physicians and researchers working in medical institutions, and young medical professionals pursuing research in medical schools. ACAP is also committed to giving back to the Chinese community by providing free health services and health lectures to help Chinese residents understand the U.S. health system and raise awareness of healthcare. For more details, please visit the official website of the Association of Chinese American Physicians (ACPA): http://www.acaponline.org/
