Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Is lung cancer the leading cancer killer in the United States

Is lung cancer the leading cancer killer in the United States?
According to a recent article : Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in the United States, causing more deaths each year than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. At the same time, people seem to view the disease differently. "When you look at National Institutes of Health research dollars spent per diagnosis and per patient death, lung cancer is woefully below breast cancer and AIDS," he added. "Historically, lung cancer has been stigmatized," explained Dr. Corey Langer, medical director of thoracic oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, in Philadelphia. "It's viewed as a self-inflected illness and, at least partially, it is." For more information visit: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_34414.html
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Hm, that's interesting. I thought colon cancer was the worst.
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Good question and a good point. Of course AIDS is the disease DE hour so of course its going to get all the money and breast cancer supporters have really hit it big in the public relations and more power to them but you are right the funding for lung cancer is inadequate compared to these 2. However, I did hear one doctor talking about this very thing, referring to the funding of breast cancer to others, and he said that a lot of new meds come from people trying to find cures for another disease and he believed that the more research in any field of cancer research the better.
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One of the reasons that the research dollars are lower for Lung Cancer is that we already know how to prevent over 80 percent of cases. Don't smoke
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There is more hope than many know. Go to http://www.knowledgeofhealth.com and read all the articles in the archives under the topic headings "cancer" and "chelation" and you will probably be surprised. This could save you life.

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Friday, December 24, 2010

What is the cause and treatment for lung cancer

What is the cause and treatment for lung cancer?
Our pastor's wife has lung cancer.I just wander.She doens't smoke.
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second hand smoke,(family)sp*> hereirty ,envoiermental, chemo is usaully the cure radoigly
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MAYBE SHE WAS AROUND SECOND HAND SMOKE AS A CHILD???TREATMENT CAN BE RATHER YUK BUT ILL PRAY FOR HER DID SHE EVER WORK ANYWHERE WHERE SHE WAS EXPOSED TO ANYTHING
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Lung cancer is predominantly caused by smoking. The individual does not necessarily have to be a smoker. Second hand smoke has been well documented to cause lung cancers. People who spouses are smokers are at an incredible higher risk for lung cancer than other groups. Other causes of lung cancer include: excessive radiation (i.e. x-rays), toxic agents other than tobacco (i.e. aerosols). Individuals who have a close family member diagnosed with cancer are also at higher risk. Treat options are limited. There are several types of lung cancer. Some types are more aggressive than others. For example, small cell carcinoma is much more lethal than large cell carcinoma. Also, you need to consider the size of the tumor. Small tumors can be surgically removed followed with focused radiation therapy. Large tumors are usually first treated with radiation therapy to reduce the size of the tumor. This is followed by surgical removal of the tumor. Afterwards, the patient is treated with chemotherapy. If the cancer has metastasized then options are very limited. High dosed chemotherapy is probably the best option in these cases.

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Monday, December 20, 2010

What is the cause and treatment for lung cancer

What is the cause and treatment for lung cancer?
Our pastor's wife has lung cancer.I just wander.She doens't smoke.
Women's Health - 3 Answers
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Lung cancer is mostly caused by smoking or secondhand smoke if you are around a heavy smoker. Can also be caused by pollution in the air in people who are genetically predisposed to react to certain chemicals. Cancer can also be found in the lung if it originated elsewhere in the body and spread to the lung.
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jesus is...have faith
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the question is do u smoke?well if u do than thats the answer and the only way to treat it is to do kimo therapy

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Thursday, December 16, 2010

Could I have lung cancer after only dipping for 2 days

Could I have lung cancer after only dipping for 2 days?
I started dipping chewing tobacco just 2 days ago and now I'm feeling slight chest pains and a minor cough. Needless to say, I'll never dip again. Could this be lung cancer?
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no
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Not even close. It is a sign that your body can't Handle dipping....Just stop.
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No you dont have lung cancer It just a reaction >>> stop dipping

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Sunday, December 12, 2010

What are the Odds of a Two Months Old Baby having Lung Cancer

What are the Odds of a Two Months Old Baby having Lung Cancer?
i am asking because my friend said that some random couple stopped her at the store and asked her for a donation because their baby boy of two months had LUNG CANCER. i am not a doctor but that doesn't seem right. i am not saying its not possible. it took my grandpa 55 years of smoking to get Lung Cancer. (he survived!!) so yea....... can a two months old have lung cancer? what are the odds? p.s. i know smoking is not the only way of getting lung cancer
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Sadly very good chances, oh my goodness the young ones get every form of it. St Jude's is a great cause to donate to, because they help families, to ensure all cancer babies/children are treated and not turned away.
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I doubt it is the type of lung cancer a smoker of 50+ years would get..however it could be a cancerous tumor..I would personally not give any money to a stranger in the grocery store..ask them what hospital the baby is and than make a donation for the child direct to the hospital.
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They might be a conartest trying to get free money,be logic and you have to use ur common sence unless the baby's mom was a smoker or he was around some one that smocks (second hand smoking you know GOOD LUCK
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it's possible, could be a tumor, or something to do with the way it's body is still forming. bless their little hearts.
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Anything is possible. Cancer knows no age. However, in that situation I would not have given money unless they had gotten permission from the store to set up a booth and have a fund raiser.
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I would think it was a scam - there are many other lung diseases or conditions the baby could have I have never heard of a child with lung cancer
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There is a very rare type of lung cancer that babies and young children (under age four) can get called â€œpleuropulmonary blastomaâ€ or â€œPPBâ€. There are different types of lung cancer and only one of them is associated with smoking. PPB Registry http://www.ppbregistry.org/ Cancer.net: Pleuropulmonary Blastoma - Childhood http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Pleuropulmonary+Blastoma+-+Childhood But you should always investigate any handout before donating.
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2 chances. Slim and none. Someone is trying to hustle others.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

How long can a person have to live with lung cancer

How long can a person have to live with lung cancer?
Well my 75 year old grandpa just was diaognosed with lung cancer and i am worried that he might die soon =[ . Could he die within this year or can he still live for another 10 years. i would ask him my self, but i do not want to pressure him/make him nervous..
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it depends. sometimes a few months sometimes years.
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My father was diagnosed with lung cancer over 12 years ago. He had part of a lung removed and is still here today. So, don't give up hope.
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my mom is 59 and was just diagnosed with stage 4 NSCLC in oct of 2007. she's currently at home under hospice care, and has only days/weeks left to live. it all depends on if your grandpa wants to do chemo and/or radiation, and if he has a good response to it/them. my mom had a HORRIBLE response to chemo...an allergy, and she stopped doing chemo earlier this year & started radiation. now, she's done with all that. she just wants to stay at home & live out the rest of her days without being poked & prodded and so very sick from chemo. good luck. it's hard.
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Depends on the type of lung cancer. Small cell cancer is the worst and most live less than a year. Other cancers may be confined to one lobe of a lung a removal means cure. Many people beat lung cancer it just depends on the stage. Stage 1 is early cancer, stage 4 and 5 is late cancer with not much hope for a cure. Spend as much time with your grandpa as you can, he has a wealth of information to share with you and it will be great memories for you later in life.
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I had cancer, I beat it too, well, i guess you could say i caught it early enough. Cancer doesn't mean that the person will die, there are ways to beat it and fight it off. It really depends how soon your grandfather's cancer was caught and what his treatment options are at this time. i wish there was a Crystal clear answer, the truth is that everyone is different, everyone passes away differently, depending on his treatment options, the type of cancer and the spread of the cancer he may live another 10 years or longer, however, there are no guarantees with anything. talking to your grandfather may not be a bad thing, but, it depends how open your family is with talking about issues.ask your mom or dad before talking to your grandfather. it's normal to be scared, not knowing what will happen is a scary thing, especially when you don't know exactly what the situation is, i would talk with your family and if they are open to sharing feelings then express your concerns and fears unfortunately, we all could pass away, cancer or no cancer, i've learned to really appreciate life, especially when i spent a year, or wasted a year concerend about if life was going to be taken away from me, my advice to you is, no matter what the situation is, no matter how long your grandfather has to live, enjoy all the moments you have with him and always keep him in your memory, if he only has 1 year left or 20 years left, enjoy all the moments you have with him, so, that one day when he finally passes away you will always have those memories and moments to remember
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My Brother was told he had 6 months and lived a year and a half.

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Saturday, December 4, 2010

What can I expect in the final stages of lung cancer

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

How did my little cousin get lung cancer

How did my little cousin get lung cancer?
I have a younger cousin who is only five and she got diagnosed with lung cancer and I don't know how it happened. No one in her family smokes and no one she is close to smokes either. I don't understand this at all....she is so young...
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There is no answer to your question. Cancer does not discriminate. I had 0.02% chance of getting breast cancer based on my age, health, family history, etc. I got it. I had even less of a chance of getting another, totally unrelated cancer, and I did. Doctors said I had a better chance of winning the lottery AND being struck by lightening than I had getting a third cancer and yes, you guess it, I did. The first was at 36, 2nd at 37, & 3rd at 38. I wish I could say something that would help it all make sense but it doens't. What I can tell you is, treatment will be hard on your cousin, but as a patient I believe it's harder watching someone you love going through treatment. Be strong, don't lose faith, pray and love her every day you have her.
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This is probably not the usual type of lung cancer that is often (85 to 90%) related to a long years of tobacco abuse. Find out the histology of this malignancy from the pathology report - if your cousin's parents will release this private information to you. There are many types of cancer that may involve the lungs in a five year old person. This may not be a primary lung cancer but rather a malignancy that started elsewhere and spread to the lung. A nephroblastoma (Wilm's Tumor) could do this, and these are highly responsive to treatments these days. We need more information here. "Lung cancer" is not one disease. Types of children's cancer from the ACS - http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_are_the_types_of_childhood_cancers_7.asp
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Oh Iâ€™m so sorry. We just donâ€™t know what causes cancer in anyone or why some people get it and others donâ€™t. Smoking is only a risk factor for lung cancer it doesnâ€™t mean a smoker will get it or that a mom-smoker will not. It is so unfair and wrong for children to get cancer. I had a 4-month-old baby with metastatic melanoma a few weeks ago, no one understands why. Lung cancer in a child is so very rare. The only type I am aware of is pleuropulmonary blastoma there are less than 50 of these cases worldwide each year. If this is the kind of cancer your cousin has I have included a link to their registry for you, hopefully it will help to answer any questions you may have. http://www.ppbregistry.org/
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There are times when life is definitely not fair. This is one. As Spreedog wrote it is not possible to answer your question without more specific information. It is extremely rare for a child that young, in Canada or the US, to develop a primary tumour in the lung. Simple reason is that they generally are not exposed to sufficient carcinogens. The good news is that long term survival rates are improving.
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It's cause by her surroundings, about 1 in 10 lung cancer patients has no history of direct tobacco exposure. A majority of these patients are women and have a subtype of lung cancer with adenocarcinoma histology. Although rarely discussed, exposure to toxic fumes in the workplace or environmental toxins in the air contribute to a significant number of deaths from lung cancer. For example, occupational exposure to diesel motor emissions, asbestos, and paint was found to be significantly correlated with an increased risk of lung cancer.

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Sunday, November 28, 2010

What can I expect in the final stages of lung cancer

What can I expect in the final stages of lung cancer?
my grandma has lung cancer and I just wanna know how her physical appearance will change and how she will change i went in the other day to see her and she looked really bad and i just wanna be prepared I think she is in stage 4 but she is at least in stage 3. How will she change and what should i expect?
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I am very sorry you have to deal with all this hon. In all likelihood your grandma has been fighting the cancer a long time. Both the treatment and the disease have taken their toll. Basically there are two types of lung cancer, small cell, and non small cell. Staging of Non Small Cell Carcinoma. # Stage IIIA: The tumor may be any size. Cancer cells are found in the lymph nodes near the lungs and bronchi, and in the lymph nodes between the lungs but on the same side of the chest as the lung tumor. # Stage IIIB: The tumor may be any size. Cancer cells are found on the opposite side of the chest from the lung tumor or in the neck. The tumor may have invaded nearby organs, such as the heart, esophagus, or trachea. More than one malignant growth may be found within the same lobe of the lung. The doctor may find cancer cells in the pleural fluid. # Stage IV: Malignant growths may be found in more than one lobe of the same lung or in the other lung. Or cancer cells may be found in other parts of the body, such as the brain, adrenal gland, liver, or bone. Stages of Small Cell Lung Cancer Doctors describe small cell lung cancer using two stages: * Limited stage: Cancer is found only in one lung and its nearby tissues. * Extensive stage: Cancer is found in tissues of the chest outside of the lung in which it began. Or cancer is found in distant organs. Changes to her appearance will depend on what organs are affected. Certainly she will become thinner and her skin will have a bluish tinge due to lack of oxygen. She may need to be on an oxygen tank 24/7. Fatigue is a certainty. Her disease and her medications/side effects will affect her appetite so you should expect some weight loss. My best advice is to spend every day you can with your grandma.

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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

former president of Czech Republic and lung cancer

former president of Czech Republic and lung cancer?
Hi guys Does anyone know about the former president of Czech Republic who had lung cancer since over 10 years if he survived it or not? is he still alive? thx in advance I heard he got cancer back? is this true?
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Vaclav Havel, his still alive.
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It's Vaclav Havel,he had cancer,but I think he is better now.

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Saturday, November 20, 2010

how much money does a medical bill cost to treat lung cancer for one person

how much money does a medical bill cost to treat lung cancer for one person?
I am writing a paper on smoking and i need to know how much does it cost to treat lung cancer or other smoke related cancers or diseases. An average would be helpful. Thanks! And also any good links or sources that you found it from, so i could add it to my bibliography for my paper on smoking. Once again Thanks! please take this seriously don't just put an amount
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Language Icon Esta pÃ¡gina en espaÃ±ol Cost of Lung Cancer The financial costs of lung cancer are high. One study estimated that the cost of treating lung cancer in the United States in 2004 was about $9.6 billion per year (see Costs of Cancer Care). This made it one of the most expensive cancers to treat in the country.
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I don't know for sure, but I'd imagine way into the thousands.
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Go to www.knowthecause.com
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Medical treatment is free where I live. It costs NHS milllions though. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/background_briefings/smoking/86599.stm
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here is the web site that can answer your question.... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=90160
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Enough to put an uninsured person into bankruptcy.
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hope this helps but i was in the hospital for four days, and without insurance being on morphine, steroids and a really strong antibitoic for a bacterial infection and mono i ran up at 10,000 dollar bill. from just four days... cancer requires a lot of different treatments.. extensive, expensive things. i wouldnt even know where to begn.
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An estimated half a million dollars in needed to treat or replace a lung.
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1) In the study, Yabroff's team collected data on 306,709 men and women aged 65 and older diagnosed with breast, lung, colorectal or prostate cancer between 1991 and 2002. These data were taken from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End-Results (SEER) Medicare database. The researchers compared costs of initial cancer treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and other hospitalization. In 2002, the total cost in the United States for initial cancer care was $6.7 billion. Over the course of the study, the average cost for treating a lung cancer patient went up $7,139, to an average of $39,891. 2) Patients who survive through the year incur the costs of initial treatment ($26,042) during the first three months, and then incur nine monthsâ€™ worth of maintenance care costs (0.75 Ã— $11,325 = $8,494) during the remainder of the year. The total cost incurred during the first year by those patients who survive the year is therefore $26,042 + $8,493 = $34,535. Lung cancer patients who die of lung cancer during the first year incur the initial treatment cost and then incur terminal care costs for the remaining three months of their lives (because those who die are assumed to die midyear). Total costs during the first year post-diagnosis in this case are therefore $26,042 + (0.5 Ã— $30,112) = $41,098. 3) 60% of the direct health care costs in the US go to treat tobacco related illnesses 20 % or 1 in 5 of all deaths in the US are attributable to smoking. Smokers have a 70% higher death rate than nonsmokers Tobacco kills more Americans each year than alcohol, cocaine, crack, heroin, homicide, suicide, car accidents, fires and aids combined. Tobacco kills more people each year than losses from WW I, Korea and Vietnam combined, approximately equal to WW II losses Deaths from smoking 1990: cardiovascular diseases...179,820 lung cancer...............119,920 other cancers.............31,402 respiratory diseases......84,475 total.....................415,597 The medical costs for the treatment of smoking related diseases strains hospitals and private and publically funded insurance providers. Smokers miss more days of work than non-smokers which results in costs to society from work absenteeism ... Other costs are related to decreased work productivity due to chronic smoke related illnesses and impairments, and eorkers taking time away from work for smoke breaks... Society assumes costs for the care of burn victims...25% of residential fires are caused by smokers... Direct property damage costs from fires caused by smokers are also a big cost to society Society assumes the cost of smoking cessation campaigns and prevention strategies

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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Is this lung cancer Im scared please help me

Is this lung cancer Im scared please help me?
Ok so I woke up this morning coughing up brown spetrium and it looks like theirs specks of blood in it. If feels more like a cold because I have congestion as well I read about the symptoms of lung cancer and they said counging up brown spetrium with blood was a sign. Please help me. Thanks!
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go to a %$% $^# docter ps u will die in five hrs
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Hi Matt, What you are describing does not sound like cancer to me. To begin with you are probably very young eventhough you have not stated that. Cancer grows slowly. It does not suddenly wake you up. Blood in sputum can be due to trauma, infections, severe boughts of cough, bleeding disorders etc. When people have cancer they lose weight slowly and have pus discharging from the lungs, these people are usually chronic smokers or mine workers. I hope I have assured you that your symptoms are not consistant with a diagnosis of cancer.
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Blood in sputum can come in some other conditios too. U may have just ruptured the mucus membrane by forceful coughing. In pneumonia, bronchectasis and TB blood can come.

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Friday, November 12, 2010

What are the symptoms of lung cancer

What are the symptoms of lung cancer?
I've heard constant coughing and fatigue (being tired) and weight loss are some of the symptoms, my mother was diagnosed with pneumonia almost four months ago, and was coughing all the time, tired constantly and she has lost alot of weight. She is still coughing constantly, however she is no longer constantly tired and is just as active as she always was. Does this mean it's possible she doesn't have lung cancer? We are still awaiting results.
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It doesn't mean she does or doesn't..A lung cancer sufferer will usually suffer back pain too and possibly cough up blood............
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It is possible that it is not lung cancer, but if you are concerned maybe you could go to the doctor and have them run tests to be certain it isn't cancer.
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girl i know the feeling see im not fat either but im not exactly skinny. u could do something crazy and dont eat or do the right thing and keep off the pounds by staying healthy. but if u really want to ill give u some advice. eat a big breakfast and a smaller lunch and a smaller dinner, never fully get filled if ur still hungry drink lots of water. exercise at least once a day for 30 min and u will see results. there are some supplements you can take to help speed up your metabolism too. im doing it and so far its working. best of luck http://loseweight.theinch.info

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Monday, November 8, 2010

Whats a Medical Treatment for Lung Cancer

Whats a Medical Treatment for Lung Cancer?
I have this science project about Lung Cancer and I need to study it. These are one of my questions from the Report that I need to return in two weeks. And I got a bit interested in it. Any help?
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Surgery to remove the cancer, radiation therapy, or medications (chemotherapy).
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There are different types of lung cancer, different stages, and different treatments. You can read more about Non small cell lung cancer treatments at the National Cancer Institute: NCI:Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/non-small-cell-lung/Patient And read more about treatment options for Small cell lung cancer at NCI: NCI: Small cell lung cancer treatment http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/small-cell-lung/patient

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Thursday, November 4, 2010

Can Social smoking lead to lung cancer or other diseases

Can Social smoking lead to lung cancer or other diseases?
I am a social smoker. Usually 2 at a time when I drink or out with friends. On average I smoke no more than 3 cigarettes a week. This obviously isnt good for my health. Does this behavior increase my chances of lung cancer or other diseases the same way smoking a pack a day can?
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Think about it....second hand smoke has been linked to lung cancer. You are inhaling direct nicotine and smoke. Now what do you think? Yes, it can and does cause lung cancer regardless of how little amount you smoke. You are also at a potential risk for bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, asthma and more. You'll do yourself good if you quit.
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Yes, it can.
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yep, even nonsmokers get lung cancer. Anyone can get any kind of cancer. Why increase your odds?
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Smoking increases your risk of lung cancer. Yes, a person how smokes several packs a day is at greater risk than you are, but that does not mean that you are not at risk.
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Any and all smoking leads to lung cancer. Even 2nd hand. So if you want to smoke then do it because chances are you will die from someone else's smoke anyhow. Enjoy it.
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Let's put it this way....if you smoke socially....you might as well be a regular smoker. Obviously smoking 3 a wk will not give you cancer as fast as a pack a day....but you will still end up w/ cancer won't you??? (i smoke a pack a day! bad me!)
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Yes it can. Just being around someone who is smoking can lead to lung cancer. You put yourself at a higher percentage of risk with every cigarett you smoke. I suggest you stop now wail its just something you do to pass time, if you wait it could be harder. The cool thing is to NOT smoke, smoking is out this year.....LOL
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Regardless of how much or little you smoke, the same health problems are there for you. Besides the usual lung cancer, asthma, bronchitis, and other breathing problems, you can also get lip, throat, tongue, and gum cancer. All of these are disfiguring as well as potentially lethal. Unlike lung cancer (if you even survive), the scars from these surgeries are clearly visible forever. Stop now, before it becomes a pack-a-day or more habit. All bigger smoking habits started as a couple here and there. I don't know of anyone that began smoking as much as they do now.
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SMOKING ANY AMOUNT IS BAD AND CAN LEAD TO TONS OF HEALTH PROBLEMS - CANCER - HEART -EVEN PROBLEMS WITH YOUR EYES
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Hi, Great post! Quitting smoking was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, and I thought I wasn't addicted! Here's what I tried before finding success: hypnosis, those fake cigaretts, the nicotine patch, and group therapy....none worked. I finally tried this HERBAL patch I bought 6 months ago on the net. They claim a 97% success rate. Well, it worked! They had a sweet deal which was a free 10 day trial for only $3.95 including shipping (it's regularly $53 for 10 days)!! I don't know if they still have that deal, but it's worth a try. http://www.alllsite.info/stop-smoking-free.php Good Luck

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Monday, November 1, 2010

Is There Any Cure For Lung Cancer In The Near Future

Is There Any Cure For Lung Cancer In The Near Future?
Tonight I found out my friend has lung cancer. She said she's been sick for a while now. I don't know how to feel, what to do or how to think. I just want to know if there is any hope for her at all.
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There is always hope. Medicines change every week, something new. As for a cure, being a cancer patient myself, I am an optimist. There is a lot involved, how far along the cancer is, the patients overall health, any other medical problems. As for how you feel, it is a devistating blow to family as well as close friends, shock, depression, you feel as well as your friend. How should you feel, be more understanding of them now, but do not treat them as a fragile object to be felt sorry for. If you are not going to be a caregiver to this friend, there are ways you can help. Offer to take them to treatments, to help with small things. The worst thing a cancer patient can feel is "being alone". Let them know you are there to help. If thereis someone there that is going to be the caregiver to your friend, offer to help. There are survivors out here, that have bee in remission for years, and lead normal lives. The one thing we have all talked about is, "our fairweather friends", those who once they found out, either found other things to do, and left us standing alone, or treated us like we were pocelian dolls, fragile and ready to break. We're not, we laugh, and love and hurt, the same as others do. My prayers go out to your friend, and you as well..
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there isnt any cure for lung cancer, but the doctors are trying to find a medicine well, i am really sorry about ur friend but atleast she is lucky enough to have u as her friend
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i was hoping for the same thing when my friends dad had it . i think that they are trying really hard but there just ain't non yet i wish i could say there was.
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The cure is surgery. It depends where the tumor is located at. Sometimes they take out a whole lung lobe to remove the tumor. It depends on the size of the tumor and the type of tumor. Some are slower growing than others. A Oncologist would be able to answer some of these questions.
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There are four types of lung cancer and the one that is most aggressive with the poorest prognosis [adeno-bronchial carcinoma or small oat cell] is the one that is not caused by smoking tobacco. There is always hope. We know more about what to do for cancer than we did even a decade ago. The most important thing is to make today count. That is true for all of us in whatever state of health we find ourselves.
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There is always hope as long as one believes there are.I know a couple of people who has beat cancer and both did not for a minute think that they were not going to make it .A positive outlook and positive people need to encourage your friend never let her or your self give in to negative feeling and doubt.Have her to eat natural foods and walk a lot to keep her resistance up.When we just lay down and quit we give up. (Many blessings
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If the tumour is on the outer side of the lung then its possible its operable, if the tumour is in the middle or the cancer has already spread to another area then surgery would not normally be an option. Its very unfortunate that lung cancer is not often detected till the later stages, making a cure with chemo alone a very difficult task, they often offer some types of chemo to extend the life but usually its only by months and not years. I hope your friend has good luck and i send best wishes.X
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http://www.rense.com/health/rife.htm
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always hope ...this research project is out to find a cure...........http://boinc.bakerlab.org/rosetta/
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I just want to add my two cents. There is ALWAYS HOPE. Don't let cancer or anyone or anything take that away from you. There isn't any cure for any cancer at the moment, but there are treatments - although they are harsh and not too pleasant, they are there. And sometimes it can be put into remission with no recurrence and other times it comes back. Everyone responds to chemo, radiation etc. different. What works for one, might not work for another and vice-versa. Right now your friend needs your support and she needs you to be the friend you were before finding out she had cancer. Worst thing to do is treat her like she has a "disease". She is still the same person with or without cancer and she needs you to help her through this fight. The best thing you can do for her is to laugh, cry, share your thoughts, feelings, create memories, moments... enjoy each day you have and make it count.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

How does smoking cause lung cancer

How does smoking cause lung cancer?
How does smoking cause lung cancer? Is it because the chemicals or the actual smoke. If it is because the chemicals, does that mean inhaling smoke without chemicals would not lead to lung cancer (ex. Camp Fires, etc)..
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All smoke contains chemical compounds. Tobacco smoke is simply the worst. There are many dozens of carcinogenic chemical compounds in tobacco smoke. More people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. In 2004 - lung cancer killed more people than breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer combined. Lung cancer accounts for at least 31% of all deaths from cancer. Approximately 90% of these could have been prevented if people had not smoked cigarettes. Tobacco addiction is by far the most important risk factor in the development of lung cancer.Â There are almost 160,000 lung cancer deaths per year attributable to smoking.Â (Source:Â ACS)

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Sunday, October 24, 2010

How do cats get lung cancer

How do cats get lung cancer?
My wonderful cat, Pounce, was just diagnosed today with lung cancer. He is only 10 years old. We are non-smokers. How would he get this? We are just devastated as we love him so much. He's lost some weight and is limping. The vet gave us some meds to help with pain and increase his appetite to help stop the weight loss. Besides this and lots of love, is there anything else we can do?
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Where did you get him from? Could he have been exposed to tobacco smoke as a kitten? Is he an outdoor cat? Could he have come across asbestos, benzene or any other of the known carcinogens in a neighbours yard? As for treattment, if you can control the pain, continue to love him. If you can't control the pain, love him even more and have him euthanased. Having been through cancer treatment, surgery, chemo and radiation, the only thing that made me able to cope was the knowledge that it would end and I would be better. An animal does not have that knowledge and I would never subject an animal I loved to that treatment.
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I'm so sorry to hear about Pounce. I'm a veterinary technician at a Holistic animal clinic and we deal with a lot of cancer patients. Sometimes there is really no traceable reason, so don't blame yourself.Just like with humans sometimes something in the body just goes wrong. With lung cancer I dont think they generally recommend chemo or radiation unless they catch it very early. And any decision to do that has to be carefully considered from their perspective. You'd need to weigh how much worse they may feel during treatments vrs how much better they'll feel in the long run or how much more time it would buy you. Typical western treatments probably will include steroids like Prednisone that actually does slow down some cancerous growths, antibiotics to help prevent any infection, and drugs to control pain or other symptoms he may be having. If you want to seek out a holistic or alternative type of treatment they may offer you things that can help make him more comfortable and support his immune system as well. It may or may not buy him more time, but in my experience owners usually feel like their pets were happier and more comfortable for longer than they had expected. They'll most likely talk about nutrition, herbs and supplements, perhaps acupuncture for pain control and that limping. They may also recommend flower essences or homeopathy to help with some of the emotions that can surround a situation like this. If you do decide to seek a Holistic consult I'd make sure to go to a properly trained and accredited one. The AHVMA (American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association) website is a good resource. http://www.ahvma.org/ Good luck with whatever route you decide to take.
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Its hard to say, remember if you are in doubt you could always get a second opinion. Take heart, the animal is only ten years old, he could still live years longer. You may want to take these vet serious illness diagnosis with a grain of salt, cats usually live less than 20 years and problems associated with aging are expected. Remember vets are businessmen also. Try giving him some omega 3 or Greens type supplements mixed in with the food, to improve immunity. If the doctor is hinting at treatments that may run in the thousands of dollars, you may want to forego them, and let the animal live naturally and in as much comfort as you can provide.

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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Has anyone out there really had any positive results from the flax seed oil and cottege cheese in lung cancer

Has anyone out there really had any positive results from the flax seed oil and cottege cheese in lung cancer?
My dad was just diagnosed with non small cell stage iv lung cancer and I am desperately searching for anything that may help. Please don't send me links to websites for chinese herbs or commercial sites. I really need to know if anybody has had any good results from the cottage cheese/ flax seed oil. There seems to be a lot of positive info out there. I want personal accounts if anybody is currently doing this program.
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I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I know how anxious you are to help him, but there's no evidence that any diet, including this one, has any effect on the progress of cancer. People like Johanna Budwig, who devised this diet, make wild and unproven claims and exploit the desperation of vulnerable people. Yes, you will find unsubstantiated testimonials on the internet; but you have no way of knowing if the person ever had cancer, much less that they have been cured. The plural of anecdote is not data. Unlike conventional treatments, this one has not been proven in clinical trials. Anyone who follows Johanna Budwig's recommendations will be investing time, money and hope in something that is not effective, as well consuming quantities of not very enjoyable food. My best wishes to you and your father.
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Linseed* oil & cheese doesn't even SOUND like a viable "cure" for anything, does it? Really? Except may constipation? Budwig was a complete fraud. How to tell a fraud from an earnest person? If someone tells you that a little olive oil in your gasoline will improve your mileage, there is a possibility it is true; but if they tell you that it will also stabilize the engine if you put it in the radiator, improve your reception if you rub a little on the antenna, make the seats more comfortable if you rub a little on the leather, and stop your windscreen from shattering if you rub a little on the glass, you should be able to figure out they are trying to sell you olive oil. Budwig calimed her diet cured too many different things for it to have any value. It also makes you wonder why people in the Middle East get cancer, they eat cheese & flaxseed all the time! I'm very sorry your Dad has to go through this, but medicine is the most promising path to recovery.

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Saturday, October 16, 2010

how many years of smoking will it take to get lung cancer

how many years of smoking will it take to get lung cancer?
i've been smoking almost two years now and i fear i may have lung cancer.. is there any chance of it? or should i just not worry?
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It's not based on the number of years you smoke but how your cells change. There are people who smoke their whole lives and never get cancer. There are others that never smoke or only smoke for a short time who do get it. The best thing for you to do would be to quit...your chances of developing lung cancer drop dramatically just from quitting.
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There is always a possibility. I'm 24 and smoked for 9 years. I quit in January and I don't have cancer. that I know of anyways. Yeah, you should worry to an extent. Smoking can cause cancer obviously. My grandpa has smoked non-filtered cigarettes for over 60 years and has no problems. Other people have smoked for 1 year and have gotten it. If you are concerned then go to your doctor and quit smoking. I know it's hard to do, trust me, I know! But I've felt so much healthier since I quit. Plus I have more money!
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3 to 4 years and yes there might be a chance you might get it, yes you should worry.
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will it is how long u have been smoking
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Plenty of people who have never smoked have gotten lung cancer. There are 2 basic types Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) and Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Odds are better for recovery from NSCLC as they are solid tumors that can be surgically excised. Small Cell Lung Cancer gets into the blood stream and tends to metastasize (spread) throughout the body. Quit smoking yesterday. It is a filthy, nasty and disgusting habit. I smoked for almost 30 years and have been smoke free for almost 7 years. I can taste and smell things better now. After I quit smoking I started to notice how wherever people smoked the stale smell of nasty cigarette smoke never left. Your hair and clothes reek of cigarette smoke. If there is any family history of cancer in your family then cigarette smoking is just plain stupid. It does not make you look cool or anything else. Since I quit I have been banked an additional $20,000 that would have gone up in smoke literally. Fear of cancer is a good thing as the incident rates of cancer have been rising with each passing year as we pump more pollutants and carcinogens into the air, water, and soil. From there it gets into our food sources. My son was diagnosed with cancer before his 3rd birthday and at one time was down to 15 lbs. and almost died. So quit smoking right away because it doesn't get any easier todo. I hoe your fears are unfounded but why take unnecessary chances with your life?
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no, certainly not from smoking but it would be a very good idea if you give the smoking up.. not only is it a slow suicide for which you pay lots of money.. it is only bad for the lungs but the heart also... Smoking is no longer ''IN''... it says after 6 months of stopping smoking your risk of getting a heart attack related to smoking is half that as when you were smoking last...after 1 year the same goes the lungs after 1 after stopping the risk to get lung cancer is halfed but the Rule is.. it takes 10 years until you heart is as if you had never smoked at all and after 15 of having stopped smoking it's for the lungs as though you had never smoked... that is especially the case for those who smoked over some years...the more years you smoke the bigger the risk for heart and lung trouble is.. if you can stop now..you won't get lung cancer from smoking!!!
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Just because you smoke does not mean you will get lung cancer. Some people smoke a lot and never get, and some people never smoke and get it anyways. smoking dramatically increases you chance of getting certain types of lung cancer. In the health care field, we calculate how much you've smoked in what we call pack years. To calculate your pack-years, multiply the number of packs you smoke per day, times the number of years you have smoked. (i.e. if you smoke 2 packs a day for 5 years, you have 10 pack-years). It usually takes 20 pack-years for cancer to begin developing. That is average, so that doesn't mean that it can't happen sooner or later. Chances are that you haven't done any damage as of yet, but it's still in your best interest to quit!
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Cancer is more genetic than anything. It is extremely unlikely that you could get cancer from smoking for two years, and if you do have cancer, you would have gotten it anyway without smoking. So don't worry about it.
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Cancer is not written down just because you're smoking. Nothing is set in concrete and one cannot assume after so many years you will get a lung cancer. Smoking with poor diet (food) will increase the likelihood of getting cancer much earlier then that would have with good diet. Listen, it usually takes a good 10 years before smoking really screws you up. But it's not to say that you can just quit after 10 years. You see lung cancer is the final result of the many years of your body being poisoned slowly day by day. The minute you light a cigarette you do damage to your lungs. It is the build up of those years that eventuall cause cancer. But some people will develop lung cancer far earlier. If you have a strong will then it is time that you decide what's good for your future. If you think you have symptoms of lung cancer then you can also reverse it, especially if you're young. You can start eating healthy food to boost your immune system. Eat lots of green vegetables and fresh fruits and juice. Stay away from acidic food and stick to all things that are categorized as alcoline. Here's a place to start you on the right direction http://healing-cafe.com/diet/

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Will I get lung cancer or other serious illness by smelling/inhaling grease

Friday, October 8, 2010

Will I get lung cancer or other serious illness by smelling/inhaling grease

Will I get lung cancer or other serious illness by smelling/inhaling grease?
I work at a restaurant as a cook, and I cook a lot, with oil and other greasy stuff, and my surroundings are all sticky and greasy, so I figure I have probably breathe in a lot of grease from the oil that evaporated to smoke in the air, so will I get ill? Would I get lung cancer as the grease gets in my lung or would my lungs just clean it by itself so there's nothing to worry about?
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I have never heard of someone getting any type of cancer from inhaling grease fumes. If that were so, then a lot more ppl would be sick with cancer. So don't worry, just keep the grills clean for your customers. Be blessed
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I would suggest you click on the link and call the support line. This would give you peace of mind.

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Monday, October 4, 2010

Difference between advanced testicular cancer and another advance cancer such as advanced lung cancer

Difference between advanced testicular cancer and another advance cancer such as advanced lung cancer?
Why is it that one cancer (testicular cancer) has a good response to treatment even when it is in an advanced stage and then advanced lung cancer has a very poor response to treatment when it is in an advanced stage?
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brandon - You're on your way to becoming a cancer specialist. In addition to the two cancers you mentioned, there are about 200 others that may be found in humans. There is no one cancer of the testis, but the main four are types of cancer that develop in the testes are seminoma, teratoma, embryonal carcinoma, and choriocarcinoma. They vary greatly in their malignant behavior from very curable to deadly and very different in their response to treatment. . There are several other cancers of the testis. Lung cancers are divided into two main groups = non small-cell and small-cell types. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) NSCLC accounts for about 80% of lung cancers. There are different types of NSCLC, including: Squamous cell carcinoma (also called epidermoid carcinoma). This is the most common type of NSCLC. It forms in the lining of the bronchial tubes and is the most common type of lung cancer in men. Adenocarcinoma. This cancer is found in the glands of the lungs that produce mucus. This is the most common type of lung cancer in women and also among people who have not smoked. Bronchioalveolar carcinoma. This is a rare subset of adenocarcinoma. It forms near the lungs' air sacs. Recent clinical research has shown that this type of cancer responds more effectively to the newer targeted therapies. Large-cell undifferentiated carcinoma. This cancer forms near the surface, or outer edges, of the lungs. It can grow rapidly. Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) SCLC accounts for about 20% of all lung cancers. Although the cells are small, they multiply quickly and form large tumors that can spread throughout the body. Smoking is almost always the cause of SCLC. Responses to treatment and aggressiveness vary. There is no simple and short answer to your original question.

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Friday, October 1, 2010

How long before tobacco will cause lung cancer

How long before tobacco will cause lung cancer?
Hi im doing a project for school and i need some help i was wondering if any of you guys knew on average how many years it would take a 20 a day smoker to develop lung cancer, lets say the person started when they were 16, Links and sources would be appreciated :D thanks x
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They may never develop lung cancer.
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Read this article should give you enough info http://interesting-science-facts.blogspot.com/2009/02/lung-cancer-compact-decsription-and.html

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

What are ways to detect/diagnose lung cancer

What are ways to detect/diagnose lung cancer?
What are ways to detect/diagnose lung cancer?
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Honestly I only know of one sign of lung cancer. When you breath, you'll hear a whistling in your lungs. That sound is the air forcing itself around the cancer.
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1.sputum exam (bloody)or hemoptysis 2.chest x ray (patch or abscess)or CTscan of the chaest 3.bronchial lavage show mlignant cells in the smear 4.biopsy of the lesion or pleural fluid aspiration
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a blood test will show a abnormality. A chest x-ray will show a shadow (could be cancer) A biopsy will tell for sure.
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Lots of coughing. We thought my mom had bronchitis, even though she'd been telling us that she couldn't breathe for months. She had an x-ray, and it was visible. They tried to biopsy the mass in her lung, but her trachea was nearly swollen shut. They biopsied lots of different sites, and it was determined that she had stage 4 lung cancer and that it had spread everywhere. The chemotherapy weakened her substantially, and she died a few weeks later. I don't blame her for smoking. I saw her try over and over to quit. The beast just overwhelmed her. TX Mom
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Nagging cough or hoarseness: A cough that does not go away may be a sign of lung cancer. Hoarseness can be a sign of cancer of the larynx (voice box) or thyroid.
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the only sure way of detecting cancer of the lung is a biopsy. x-rays showed spots on my lungs. but after the biopsy they ruled cancer cells out. they are saying that i have scare tissue. im checked every 2 months with ct scans with contrast.

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Friday, September 24, 2010

Has lung cancer already began to grow inside me

Has lung cancer already began to grow inside me?
i'm 21 and being smoking 7yrs i think. i plan on quitting this week but something i read about "lung cancer begins growing 20 years before diagnosis" or something like that has made me a little anxious so im wondering has it already began to grow in my lungs? thanks.
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That'd be impossible to know without going to the doctor. Probably not, though. If you quit now, you are young enough for your body to fully recover.
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you will not close the possibility of lung cancer, because you have started smoking since seven years ago. You better stop smoking from now and start living healthy, maintaining a diet, and exercise regularly. Do not waste your life with health damage. Good Luck
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Only one of every 13 smokers develops lung cancer. That being said, the risk is real. At seven years, you probably aren't at risk yet but the damage is cumulative and after 10 pack years (1 pack a day for 10 years, 2 packs a day for five years, etc.), the lifetime risk starts to climb. It usually requires several attempts to quit, and for that reason if no other, you are at risk.

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Monday, September 20, 2010

how long does it take for lung cancer to show symptoms before is detected

how long does it take for lung cancer to show symptoms before is detected?
cancer experts i want to know about small cell lung cancer i've read that usualy cancer is dormant for years before it start to grow. my question is how long usualy takes for the cancer while is growing to show symptoms does it happen realy fast or does it take less than a year les than six month less than three months or does it just take weeks. thanks
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Even if cancer looks dormant ,its really not.Cancer gos though many mutation changes before its at a stage to spread.Sometimes it depends on what you eat.Certain chemicals from spices and herbs slow down the progress of the cancer mutation.When cancer reachs its final malingant stage it could spread within weeks.The parts that spread are also milingant too.Even if you destroy the primary cancer area during malingnacy there is a 65% that it has already spread to a secondary or third area of the body.
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That really all depends on when a person decided to get checked. Many times the only symptoms are fatigue or shoulder pain, or shortness of breath.. or all of the above three. Most of these symptoms are put down to over work, stress and perhaps an injury so are left untreated. In my case, I thought it was overwork and was just real tired, I developed what I thought was a bronchial attack so went for a routine xray.. the xray looked suspicious, a CT scan was set up.. within a month of tests I was diagnosed with stage iv inoperable, terminal cancer. I know one lady who fell down, hurt her shoulder so went to have it xrayed, her stage four cancer was found. She had no other symptoms... so it really depends on the person. All I can really say is you have to know your body and when something doesn't feel right.... go and have a check up. Its just too difficult to put a time frame of when symptoms will appear.
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When lung cancer starts exhibiting symptoms, it is in an advanced stage (III or IV). Early stage (I and II) are often found by accident during an X-ray performed for other reasons, as early stage does not exhibit any symptoms. The length of time for grow depends on the cancer type. Squamous cell is a slow growing cancer, whereas small cell is a fast growing.

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Thursday, September 16, 2010

What are the chances of survival of non small cell lung cancer when diagnosed at Stage 3 B

What are the chances of survival of non small cell lung cancer when diagnosed at Stage 3 B?
My mother was diagnosed on March 9th 2007 with stage 3b non small cell lung cancer. She had a PET scan and they found another possible tumor in her neck. The cancer has spead into her lymph nodes and she has undergone almost 3 weeks of radiation and 1 week of chemo. Her white blood cell count is extremely low so they have terminated all treatment until they come back up. She started losing her hair on Thursday and by the end of the day it was all gone.
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There is always hope. Much depends on the age, response to treatment, and overall health of the patient and their ability to fight the cancer. My son was 17 and diagnosed with stage IV abdominal cancer two years ago. He is currently no evidence of disease. He had multiple tumors throughout his body, lymph node involvement, spleen, pelvis, liver, chest wall, spots on lungs, and tumors caked to his diaphragm. He responded to chemotherapy treatment and underwent three successful surgeries. He's doing well. Incidentally, the WBC will go up and down because of the chemotherapy. It is important to try and stay on schedule as much as possible. My son used neupogen shots to boost his counts. Stay positive. Look at all treatment options. Your mother could surprise everyone. Be strong.
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Nobody can tell you what are the chances because there are no diseases. only patients. There are people responding well to the treatment, there are people dying from another causes while receiving therapy for cancer. Anyway she has a very severe disease and every day you have together is a miracle. So take each day as it comes and hope for a better day tomorrow Good luck. If you want to read more about lung cancer, you can visit my blog: http://www.newcancerguide.com/tag/lung-cancer/ Cristiana
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My Stepfather Died In 02 of the same Cancer. When he was first Diagnosed the Doctor told us that he would live 3 weeks to 1 year MAX. Unfortunately he lived Excactly 9 days short of 1 year. This is one of the worst forms of Cancer I have ever had to deal with. Please except my sincere condulance's. It is still very hard to except how fast it took over,and how little time I had to spend with him towards the end.
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Here is a couple of links to staging lung cancer for non-small cell type... http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Cancertype/Lung/Causesdiagnosis/Staging http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Cancertype/Lung/Causesdiagnosis/Staging#9528 here is another link.. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1x_What_Is_Non-Small_Cell_Lung_Cancer.asp Only your mother's oncologist can give you the best idea on a prognosis. Can they give her something like Neulasta shots to bring her white blood cell count up? She can get a wig covered by her insurance (probably) if she has the oncologist write a prescription for a "hair prosthesis". When I did chemo for a different type of cancer , I drank bottled water and saltine crackers and lots of bland high protein foods such as cold hard boiled eggs and Arby's or Rax plain roast beef sandwiches to help keep my blood levels up. (They gave me Neulasta shots to keep the white blood cells up too). You have to stay AHEAD of the nausea with the anti-nausea pills. Once you get sick, you don't even want to look at a pill. Immodium is good to have on hand for any diarrhea from the chemo. Ask the oncologist if this is okay before doing any of this... Support groups are helpful to go to if she is feeling up to it. Check with the American Cancer Society near you or the oncologist's office for information on support groups. Pray...at least she has you to help her. I will say a prayer for her.

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