Lung CancerLung cancer is a disease in which body cells

grow uncontrollably starting in the lungs.

-In 2010, more men were affected by lung cancer than women-African Americans and whites are more prone to lung cancer than any other race-Lung cancer accounts for 27% of all cancer deaths

Lung Cancer Statistics

-As you get older, your risk for lung cancer increases-Smoking and other carcinogens increase your risk of lung cancer-Heredity

Causes/Risk Factors

-Coughing up blood-Breathing difficulties-Fatigue-Recurring infections-Swelling of the upper body

Signs and Symptoms

-Surgery-Chemotherapy-Radiation-Targeted therapy

Treatments

-Do not smoke-Stay away from smokers-Get a radon test for your home

Prevention

- www.cdc.gov

Reliable Internet Source

What screening tests are there for lung cancer?The recommended test for lung cancer is a low-dose CT scan.

How is lung cancer diagnosed?Lung cancer is diagnosed by using a low-dose CT scan to look for lung cancer cells.

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