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How to Spot Lung Cancer in Smokers and Non-Smokers

Dr. Chris — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:27:38 +0000

As the leading cause of cancer deaths, it is important for every person to known the signs and symptoms of lung cancer. Like with any cancer, early intervention in lung cancer can drastically reduce the chances of death. However, all cancers are largely asymptomatic (without symptoms) or present with mild non-specific symptoms in the early stages. It is therefore important for every person to be aware of the symptoms and constantly bear it in mind should these symptoms arise. While these are some diagnostic investigations that can identify lung cancer, it is not completely foolproof. Depending on the size, nature and location of the malignancy, these tests may miss lung cancer in the early stages. Being A Tobacco Smoker Cigarette smoking is such a major risk factor that smokers should ideally be screened on a regular basis. However, there is no routine screening protocol in place for cigarette smokers. It is largely at the discretion of the smoker themselves to ask their doctor to run tests for the possibility of cigarette smoking. Not only are cigarettes laden with cancer-causing chemicals (carcinogens) but it also disturbs the immune system’s functions that could target and destroy cancer cells. Ideally you should quit [...]

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Secondary Bone Cancer

Dr Gauresh — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:16:01 +0000

Secondary bone cancer is a group of diseases, which arise in different tissues of the body, but end with cancerous transformation of bone tissue. Contrary to popular belief, secondary bone cancers are more common than primary bone cancers. Although it does reflect the less susceptibility of the bone tissue to cancerous transformation, such that only advanced cancers in other parts of the body are able to penetrate it. It is rather due to the staggeringly large numbers of people affected with cancers, like breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and so on, which later on lead to secondary bone cancer. Hence, even if only a small percentage of cancers spread to bones, the numbers are still quite high. The spread of cancer from one part of the body to another is known as metastasis. This is a common occurrence in a cancer that has become malignant (worse). The common organs to which a malignant cancer can metastasize are brain, bone, lungs, liver, and lymph nodes. Since the origin of the cancer lies in another organ (primary site), these new cancers are called secondary cancers. Some malignant cancers are known to have affinity to secondarily involve a particular tissue. This is [...]

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Signs of Lung Cancer and Facts About Lung Tumors

Dr. Chris — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 23:44:08 +0000

Lung cancer is the most common cancers globally and causes more deaths than any other type of cancer. It is an often an aggressive cancer and early diagnosis is essential for successful treatment and management. While lung cancer is more common among tobacco smokers, it can also affect non-smokers. Exposure to smoke on a regular basis, as well as certain air pollutants and other inhaled carcinogens increases the risk of developing lung cancer. Facts About Lung Cancer It is important to understand the basic facts about lung cancer. The general term lung cancer is broadly applied to different types of malignant (cancerous) tumors in the lungs. Technically it can only be considered lung cancer when the malignancy arises from cells of the lung tissue. This cancer can then spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. Sometimes cancer that starts elsewhere in the body, like cancer of the kidney, can spread to the lungs and other organs. What are the types of lung cancer? There are broadly two types of lung cancer: Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) Non-small cell lung cancer includes several sub-types such as: Squamous cell carcinoma Adenocarcinoma Large cell carcinoma How common [...]

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10 Signs of Cancer (General and Specific Symptoms)

Dr. Chris — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 23:11:40 +0000

Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States, lagging only slightly behind heart disease. Over 1.5 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer and close to 600,000 Americans will die of cancer. Overall as many as 4 in 10 adults in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime. Early diagnosis is the key to successfully treating cancer. Knowing the signs and symptoms of cancer can greatly assist with identifying cancer sooner rather than later. General vs Specific Cancer Symptoms The signs and symptoms of cancer can be classified as generalized/non-specific or localized/specific symptoms. It is important to understand that all of these signs and symptoms can be due to many other conditions. Therefore cancer should not be the only consideration when these signs and symptoms arise. Generalized (often referred to as general) refers to signs and symptoms that can affect the entire body or may not be isolated to one specific region of the body (non-specific). For example, fatigue cannot be attributed to a specific part of the body and occurs with several types of cancer. Localized refers to signs and symptoms that are isolated to a specific [...]

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Signs of Asbestos Exposure (Abestos Lung and Asbestos Cancer)

Dr. Chris — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 21:42:12 +0000

Asbestos is a natural mineral that was widely used for insulation in the past. However, asbestos particles have been associated with serious disease when inhaled. Its use is now restricted and there are various safety procedures in place for people who work with asbestos. Apart from the lung disease that can arise with inhaling asbestos particles, it is also associated with a greater risk of cancers. One type of cancer known as mesothelioma is mainly seen with asbestos exposure. Although the use of asbestos is carefully controlled and workers are required to take preventative measures, asbestosis is still a risk. The disease may only become apparent decades after exposure. Therefore many recent cases of asbestosis may not be due to recent exposure. In fact asbestos exposure can occur as long as four decades prior to the disease being diagnosed. Read more on asbestosis. What happens when exposed to asbestos? It is important to understand that asbestos inhalation does not cause disease in every person. The quantity of asbestos particles, its size and the type of particles will also determine whether asbestos will caue lung disease or not. Understandably people working with asbestos are at a greater risk. However, modern safety [...]

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7 Lifestyle Tips for Lung Cancer Prevention

Dr. Chris — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:17:06 +0000

Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer that affects both men and women in the United States. Although treatable, the prognosis is often poor by the time it is detected since the cancer is at advanced stages. However, greater awareness about lung cancer has prompted many people to go for regular screening in order to detect it in the early stages. In addition, awareness campaigns have also highlighted the risk of developing lung cancer with certain lifestyle habits. Lung cancer, like any cancer, may not be completely preventable in every person. But there are certain ways that you can drastically reduce your chances of developing this type of cancer. At the 2012 UICC World Cancer Congress, it was stated that as much as 50% of cancers could be prevented if people followed simple cancer prevention measures. This applies for all cancers, not only lung cancer. Most of us know the basics of cancer prevention. In fact many of these measures are common to disease prevention for a host of other cancers that are not associated with malignant growths. But we often do not practice the right lifestyle for reducing cancer risk. Remember that it is not about what [...]

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