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Lung Cancer Treatment Update

Source: www.cancercare.org
Topic: Lung
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Sort Desciption: In 2007, more than 213,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer the number one cause of cancer death in the United States among both men and women. Nearly twice as many women die of lung cancer than of breast cancer. ...

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In 2007, more than 213,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancerâ the number one cause of cancer death in the United States among both men and women. Nearly twice as many women die of lung cancer than of breast cancer.

About 85 percent of people who develop lung cancer either are or have been smokers. Yet some people who have never smoked still get the disease. Scientists are not sure why this is. It could be due to secondhand smoke, a gas called radon that occurs naturally, or other cancer-causing substances.

Because the lungs are large, tumors can grow in them for a long time before they are found. In fact, lung cancer can easily spread outside the lungs without causing any symptoms. The more common symptoms are cough and fatigue. Many people who have these symptoms often assume they are due to smoking itself or to a minor illness, such as a cold.

Doctors determine the type of lung cancer by looking at a biopsy of tumor cells under the microscope. It's important to know the specific type because it helps doctors recommend the best treatment. ...

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