LUNG CANCER

Lung cancer is an extremely deadly disease that is in the lungs. Once it spreads its very hard to cure. It starts with the cells in the trachea then moves to the bronchi and to the lungs.

RATE AND HOW COMMON:
~People who smoke are 15-30 times more likely to die from lung cancer than people who don't smoke.
~Lung cancer is common in both men and women. But this year,224,210 adults (116,000 men and 108,210 women)were diagnosed with lung cancer.
~13% of cancer diagnosis and 27% of all cancer deaths are from lung cancer.

SYMPTOMS
-Persisten cough
-Shortness of breath
-Weight loss
-Coughing up blood
-Chest pain
-Hoarse voice
*If lung cancer is detected the doctors can examine patients coughed up materials for cancer cells or get a chest x-Ray.*

RISK FACTOR

• The number one risk factor and 99% of all lung cancers occur
• from cigarette smoke.
• Tobacco products such as cigars or pipes.
• There are 70 poisonses chemicals in tobacco that are know to
• cause cancer. Also in family history or exposure to radon.

Screening Guidelines
-Low dose CT screening ages 55-74 in high risk individuals can reduce immortality up to 20%early detection.
-If you are considering screening you should have a serious discussion with you doctor about benefits, and risks of lung cancer screening.

PREVENTION PAGE #1:
-DON'T SMOKE: If you haven't smoked before, don't start now.
-STOP SMOKING:Quitting reduces your risk of lung cancer, even if you've smoked for years.
-AVOID SECONDHAND SMOKE: If you live or work with a smoker urge him or her to quit.Or ask them to smoke outside.

PREVENTION PAGE #2
-TEST YOUR HOME FOR RADON: Have the radon levels in your home checked, especially if you live in an area where radon is known to be a problem.
-EAT A DIET FULL OF FRUITS AND VEGTABLES: Choose a healthy diet with a variety of fruits and vegtables. Food sources of vitamins and nutrients are the best. Avoid taking large does of vitamins in pill form.

CONCLUSION:
In conclusion lung cancer is a bad cancer and impossible to cure once it spreads.To maintain a healthy lung cancer free lifestyle, you should follow these preventions.

WORKS CITED

• "Lung Cancer." Definition. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Oct. 2014
• "Lung Cancer." Prevention. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Oct. 2014.
• Middlebrook database, world reference book, Lung Cancer Screening
• Middlebrook data base, world reference book, Lung Cancer