Lung Cancers
90% of these can be attributed to smoking. Women are catching up on men smokers. Pollution in the cities has increased chances lung cancer. To counter the toxicity of pollution, increase intake of green leafy vegetables and yellow and orange fruit. Symptoms may include persistent cough, weight loss and loss of appetite.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. This year, an estimated 221,200 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer and over 158,040 will die of the disease. Lung cancer accounts for about 14 percent of all new cancer diagnoses and 27 percent of all cancer deaths. Smoking is the most important risk factor for lung cancer.
The Prevent Cancer Foundation has commissioned a series of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) designed to entertain while raising awareness about preventable cancers. “Good Old Days” focuses on lung cancer, not satisfied with continuing to be a leading cause of cancer death, she wants a return to the days when there were more smokers and second hand smoke was everywhere.
Lung Cancer Risk Factors
- People who smoke
- People exposed to second-hand smoke
- People exposed to indoor and outdoor air pollution
- People exposed to certain toxic substances, such as arsenic, radon or asbestos
- People whose jobs expose them to radiation
- People with personal or family histories of lung cancer