Lung Cancer
Published on Nov 28, 2015
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Lung Cancer
Emily Weaver
Definition: Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. The two main types are small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.
Risk factors
- Smoking (can control)
- Genetics (can't control)
- Asbestos Exposure (can't control)
- Radon Exposure (can't control)
How is it diagnosed?
CT scans can reveal what is wrong in your lungs that might not show up in X-Rays.
Signs of The Disease
Constant/ worsening cough, Chest Pains, Coughing up blood
How is it treated?
By chemotherapy and radiotherapy
Prevention:
- Don't smoke!
- Get your home tested for radon.
- Eat a good diet and exercise daily.
Statistics:
- 30% of all cancer deaths are caused by smoking.
- More men are diagnosed with the disease but more women are living with the disease.
Estimated for 2015:
An estimated 158,040 deaths from lung cancer- LungCancer.org
