The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately one out of every 14 men and women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in their lifetime. Over 70% of people who are diagnosed with this disease are over 65 years old. Only 5-10% of patients are still alive after 5 years [...]
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There are two main types of cancer non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Of the two, NSCLC is much more widespread representing 80% of cases. It begins when the cells of the lung start to expand and multiply rapidly and uncontrollably. Over time this can cause a malignant (cancerous) tumour [...]
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In the October, 2008 issue of the American Association for Cancer research journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention¸ California Kaiser Permanente researchers report yet another benefit associated with drinking red wine: a lower risk of lung cancer.
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It’s believed that smoking is responsible for 80% to 90% of all symptoms of lung cancers. But now a new study shows that smoking (including dangerous second hand smoke) might also contribute to other, non-lung cancers, more so than anyone ever thought before.
Continue reading about Smoking Linked to More Than Symptoms of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a global problem and it is the most frequent cancer in the world. Each year the incidences of lung cancer are unfortunately increasing. Although the use of tobacco has declined in many high income countries, it has become rapidly worse in developing and former socialist countries, where smoking rate is still high. [...]
The effects of lung cancer on the patient’s body can differ according to the type and stage of the disease. However, studies are now focused towards the impact of treatments intended to cure the disease in patients. Although these have been recognized as temporary effects only, it still does produce enough good to the health [...]