LUNG CANCER

By: Anna, Nikki, and Jordan

By: Anna, Nikki, and Jordan

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Definition of Lung Cancer

Carcinoma of the lungs, one of the most common kinds of cancer.

History of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer was not yet existent in the early 1900s but soon after people started getting lung cancer. The amount of lung cancer is increased because of cigarette smoking.

Lung cancer was not yet nonexistent in the early 1900s. In the 20thCentury lung cancer increased because of cigarette smoking.

Signs/Symptoms

Coughing (most common) Shortness of breath, Fatigue and Wheezing.

Treatment

Surgery is when the doctors cut out and remove the cancer tissue

Chemotherapy involves the use of drugs to shrink or kill the cancer

Radiation uses high energy to kill the cancer cells

Specific Examples

Coughing up blood, not being able to breathe well, trouble sleeping, and being tiered all the time.

When should you see a doctor? You should see a doctor right away

as soon as you have these kinds of symptoms.

Genetic,hereditary or environmental factorsFive to ten percent is hereditary and it

is genetic to get lung cancer.

Importance of Diet, Exercise, Medicine and Family Support If you’re being treated for cancer, its

more important then ever to get good nutrition and eat a healthy diet.

Exercise helps in a very broad way for some cancers

Family helps the person with lung cancer by giving them support and being there for them

Long Short Term Effects

If the person doesn't have health insurance and is unemployed then you qualify for charity care

If you have no money then if you own a home and have no job or insurance they will take your house first to cover the medical expenses

Wow

Lung cancer is currently responsible for 29% of cancer deaths in the United States

WOW

In 2004, 9.6 billion per year was spent on the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer in the United States.

Resources

http://www.webmd.com http://medlineplus.gov http://www.cdc.gov/page.do