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Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer. By: Priyanka , Sonya, and Akshatha. Lung cancer is a cancer that forms in the tissues of the lung. Mostly in the cells lining the air passages. History and Origin. There are two types of cancer: Small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer

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Lung Cancer

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  1. Lung Cancer By: Priyanka, Sonya, and Akshatha Lung cancer is a cancer that forms in the tissues of the lung. Mostly in the cells lining the air passages.

  2. History and Origin • There are two types of cancer: • Small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer • Lung cancer’s origin is normally linked back to cigarette smoking (including second-hand smoke) or pollution • Lung cancer was almost nonexistent in the early 1900’s, it wasn’t until the middle of the 20th century that lung cancer became a common problem • This was largely due to the multiplied production of tobacco prior to WWI • The annual diagnosis rate of lung cancer has increased more than any other cancers in the past decade

  3. Signs and Symptoms • Symptoms: • Cough that doesn’t go away or gets increasingly worse • Trouble breathing • Chest pain • Coughing up blood • Hoarse voice • Lung infections (pneumonia) • Fatigue • Weight loss

  4. How long does it last? • If not treated, it will eventually kill you. • If caught in time, it can be removed. • Cancer will stay with you until it is treated. Lung cancer cells…

  5. Treatment • Staging • To determine the treatment best for you doctors may conduct: • CT scans • Bone scans • MRI’s • Pet scans • Surgery • Removes tumor tissues • Radiation Therapy • High-energy rays kill cancer cells • Chemotherapy • Use of anticancer drugs • Targeted Therapy • Use of drugs to block growth of cancer cells MRI of the Lungs

  6. The Impact on Family and Individual • Cancer patients will normally experience feelings of sadness, anxiousness, or confusion after diagnosis of serious illnesses like Lung Cancer • You may be concerned about supporting your family, keeping a job, and continuing daily activities • Worrying about treatments, side effects, and medical bills is common… • For support you may consider: • Asking doctors to answer your questions • Talk to your friends and family for emotional support • Support groups such as LiveHelp

  7. Statistics • More deaths occur from lung cancer than any other cancer • In 2006, 106,374 men and 90,080 women were diagnosed with lung cancer • 89,243 men and 69,356 women died from lung cancer • Lung cancer is the most common cancer among Caucasians and African Americans

  8. Three WOW’s • There are two types of Lung cancer…not just one. • Lung Cancer’s rate has increased by staggering heights in the past decade • Lung cancer is not only due to smoking

  9. Informational Sources • "Lung Cancer Statistics." http://www.cdc.gov. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 17 Mar. 2010. Web. 23 Sept. 2010. <http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/lung/statistics/>. • "Lung Cancer." www.cancer.gov. National Cancer Institute. Web. 24 Sept. 2010. <http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/lung>. • "History of Lung Cancer." Www.lungcancersurgery.org. Outpatient Lung Cancer Surgery Institute. Web. 24 Sept. 2010. <http://www.lungcancersurgery.org/lung_cancer_history.htm>.

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