Lung Cancer Awareness Month - Improving Lung Cancer Survival
Author - Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman
Article Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Nov 07, 2018
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month - Improving Lung Cancer Survival
Lung cancer awareness month is observed globally in the month of November to educate the general public on lung cancer and to improve survival. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in men and the third most common cancer in women. It is the leading cause of cancer related deaths in the world.Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the lungs. If not treated, lung cancer may spread to the surrounding tissues and other parts of the body.Quiz on Lung Cancer
Lung cancer and smoking are closely associated. Lung cancer risk increases with the intensity of smoking. For more details, take this quiz.Respiratory Diseases - Lung Cancer
Lung cancer takes many years to develop. However, changes in the lung can begin almost immediately upon exposure to carcinogens. Soon after exposure begins, microscopic examination of the tissue lining the bronchi will reveal a few unusual cells. With continued exposure, more abnormal cells appear. These cells may be on their way to becoming cancerous and forming a tumour.Top 10 Interesting Facts on Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in both men and women. Lung cancer risk factors include air pollution, smoking – both active and passive, exposure to radon gas, diesel exhaust, arsenic, asbestos and also some forms of chromium and silica; family history of lung cancer and radiation therapy to the chest.Drugs for Lung Cancer
List of drugs used to treat the medical condition called Lung Cancer. Click on the drug to find more information including the brand names,dose,side-effects, adverse events, when to take the drug and the price of the drug.Advertisement
