LUNG CANCER AND BRAIN CANCER

Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a disease that people get when they smoke. Your lungs turn black and you can't breath.

SYMPTOMS OF LUNG CANCER

• You get a cought but it doesnt go away
• You cough up blood
• Headaches
• Cant breath

Interesting facts
1. This upcoming year about 116,470 men and 109,690 women will be with lung cancer in the United States
2.About 160,340 people will die from lung cancer this year
3.Nearly 400,00 people who live in the US have lung cancer
4. Smoking is responsible for roughly 90% of all cases of lung cancer

How to prevent lung cancer

• Don't smoke
• Avoid secondhand smoke
• Eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables
• Exercise most days of the week
• Test your home for radon

Who it affects
Lung cancer can affect anyone. Mostly it affects the people who smoke.

TREATMENTS FOR LUNG CANCER

• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Targeted therapy
• A wedge

Brain Cancer
Brain cancer first happens in the brain when something goes wrong with the cells and function. Brain cancer starts with cell growth and then it forms a tumor and starts to spread.

SYMPTOMS OF BRAIN CANCER

• Memory lost
• Headaches
• Personality changes
• Visual problems

Interesting facts about brain cancer
1. Brain cancer in the leading cause of deaths worldwide
2. Men have higher risk of getting brain cancer than women
3. People aged 65 and older have the risk of developing brain cancer
4. Your cellphone emits radioactive waves, which is a potential cause of brain cancer

How to prevent brain cancer
There is really no way to prevent brain cancer but you can do this:
1. Eat a healthy diet
2. Visit your doctor regularly
3. Limit your consumption of alcohol

Who it affects
Brain cancer can affect anyone. Mostly at age 65 and older people can get brain cancer.

TREATMENTS FOR BRAIN CANCER

• Antiseizure/Antiepileptic drugs
• Steriods
• Surgery