A report released by the Lung Foundation Australia predicted Lung Cancer will cost the Australian economy more than 6.6 billion dollars by 2028 if changes aren’t made to the way the disease and patients are treated.
More than 9000 people died from the disease last year- making it the number one cause of cancer death in the country.
The report made six recommendations including an increase in lung cancer specialists, a public awareness campaign to reduce stigma around the disease and more psychosocial support for those who have been diagnosed.