Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer

Welcome to the Lung Cancer group, dedicated to providing information and resources on Lung Cancer, with a special section for women. Lung cancer kills more women every year than breast cancer. We encourage you to share your experiences on these pages and welcome your input.

Lung cancer is a disease in which cells divide rapildy to produce excess tissue that forms a tumor.

There are two major types of lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer.

Each type of lung cancer grows, spreads, and is treated differently.

 

Lung Cancer Protection Linked to Fruits, Veggies and Tea : UCLA Study

Eat, drink and breathe!

1 out of every 5 deaths in the United States is the result of a tobacco-related illness.

Source: National Cancer institute, U.S. National Institute of Health

Smoking is responsible for 87% of all lung cancer cases and 30% of ALL cancer deaths.

Source: National Cancer Institute, U.S. National Institute of Health

Second Hand Smoke

What is secondhand smoke?

Secondhand smoke, also known as Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) or passive smoke, is a dangerous air pollutant that can harm your health.

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What Is Lung Cancer?

What Is Lung Cancer?

Lung cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs, leading to the destruction of healthy lung tissue. These cancerous cells grow into tumors that prevent the lungs from working. There are many types of lung cancer: small cell, large cell, squamous cell and adenocarcinoma. Untreated, the cancer may spread to other areas, causing death.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women. Less than half of those diagnosed live more than one year.

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Lung Cancer Symptoms

From National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health.
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