Lung Cancer: Health Education
By Tanya Nanocchio
Introduction
10 Facts About Lung Cancer
1. There are more than 200,000 cases per year in the U.S
2.Lung cancer has a higher rate for men rather than women.
3.Lung cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide with 1.8 million cases and 1.6 million deaths in 2012.
4.Smoking is the main cause for lung cancer.
5.It starts as a symptom free disease.
6.It may spread before it is even detected.
7.Two major types of lung cancer are small cell lung cancer and non-small cell.
8.Screening can't prevent lung cancer and it's deaths.
9.About 400,000 people in the U.S are diagnosed with lung cancer.
10.About 81% of people who have lung cancer are over 60.
Five Things A Person Can Do To Maintain or Improve Their Health
2. Eat well
3. Be Active
4. Don't Do Drugs
5. Protect Your Lungs
What Is Lung Cancer?
The formal name for lung cancer is bronchogenic carcinomas. The common name is lung cancer and there isn't really a nickname. The definition of lung cancer is growth of abnormal cells in either both lungs or just one. These cells may multiply quickly and turn into tumors, which can interfere with the functions of the lungs.
What Causes Lung Cancer?
Smoking causes about 80% of lung cancer causes. Second-hand smoking also causes lung cancer. You also get it from certain chemicals. Some are coal products, mustard gas and chloromethyl ethers.
Who Gets Lung Cancer?
Is This Disease Or Condition Genetic?
People who get the disease or have the condition: Who is at greatest risk?
What Are The Symptoms Of Lung Cancer?
The symptoms of lung cancer include pain in the ribs or chest, chronic, and dry coughing. And even coughing with blood. Some others are loss of appetite, fatigue, weakness and weight loss. And even, shortness of breath or wheezing.
Where is this disease or condition commonly found? (Specific locations/countries, etc.)
How Is Lung Cancer Diagnosed?
What Is The Treatment?
Can Lung Cancer Be Cured?
Small cell lung cancer can mostly treated with chemotherapy. Surgery is only acceptable if there is no sign that the cancer has spread to the lymph glands. But, Non small cell lung cancer may be treated with radiotherapy, surgery, chemotherapy or a combination of these, depending on the stage.