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This Year, Help Change the Story on Lung Cancer

Thursday, January 22, 2026  
Posted by: Natalia Gromov

A new year brings new opportunities to make a difference. Tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable lung cancer deaths, with smoking responsible for nearly 7 out of 10 lung cancer cases worldwide. Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounting for about 85% of cases.

You have the power to help individuals take charge of their health and embrace a smoke-free future.

Project ENGAGE invites you to join our free, one-hour online accredited course, designed to equip you with the latest knowledge and strategies for guiding clients toward life-saving lung cancer screenings.

Accredited Learning: Approved by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs, this course provides 1 continuing education contact hour upon completion, along with a certificate of achievement recognizing your expertise.

Be Part of the Solution: Over 1,000 healthcare professionals have already completed this course, strengthening their impact in lung cancer prevention. By enrolling in “Conversations that Save Lives: How to Engage Clients in a Discussion about Lung Cancer Screening”, you’ll join a growing community of professionals dedicated to empowering clients through informed, life-saving conversations.

Register now and start 2026 by making a measurable difference in lung cancer prevention. Please promote the course through your communication channels using the media kit at https://www.naquitline.org/engage.

This course was funded through a Patient- Centered Outcomes Research Institute® (PCORI®) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EADI-26839). The views, statements, opinions presented in this course are solely the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of PCORI®.