1 day ago · In a 2014 study, Dr. Carter-Bawa found that lung cancer stigma was tied to patients waiting longer to seek care, regardless of smoking status or health care distrust.

Innovations in lung cancer control and care have started to transform the landscape of lung cancer outcomes, but lung cancer stigma and biases have been implicated as a deterrent to …

Jan 15, 2025 · For people with a history of smoking, a diagnosis of lung cancer can cause feelings of guilt and shame due to the stigma that's often associated with the disease. This stigma can …

Lung cancer stigma has wide-ranging negative impacts at the personal, interpersonal and societal levels.4 Stigma can result in patients delaying treatment and increased rates of depression …

Jun 3, 2025 · With the support of more than 10 undergraduate research assistants, Williamson is researching ways to reduce stigma, promote equitable care, and improve communication in …

Aug 15, 2024 · Stigma and Nihilism Task Group To address the broad challenges related to the influence that stigma and nihilism have persons living with and at risk for the development of …

Lung cancer remains one of the most stigmatized diseases in the world and often overshadowed by assumptions, blame, and outdated beliefs. This stigma creates real barriers to screening, …