August 12th, 2008 by Peter
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Lung cancer kills more men and women than any other cancer does. It occurs most often in people over age 50 who smoked for many years. Lung cancer can develop when the lungs are damaged by repeatedly inhaling smoke (including second hand smoke which is even worst) or other harmful substances including asbestos, radioactive dust, and radon.
Having a combination of risk factors, such as being a smoker who works with asbestos, greatly increases you risks of developing lung cancer. Symptoms of lung cancer are similar to those of other chest and lung problems: chronic cough; shortness of breath; wheezing; hoarseness; repeated lung infections or pneumonia; pain in the chest wass, shoulders, or back; or coughing uppus- filled of bloody sputum. So beware because there may be no symptoms during the early stages. If you smoke, see your physician about any chronic respiratory symptoms and your risks in getting lung cancer.
May 21st, 2008 by Avatar
A small molecule known as let-7 MicroRNA has been found to have beneficial effects on mice by reducing the growth levels of lung cancer cells. The study shows that the molecule in question has a direct role in treating cancers as we learn more and more about the possible causes and mechanisms that would lead to a cure for the many cases of the disease. The results were exciting for cancer researchers for they have been looking for the same results for many years without much success. The said that the same molecule is an agent that causes the disease to progress but heightened levels have been seen to have a counteractive effect on cancer cells. The study highlights the vast amounts of information that is still yet to be discovered that may hold the key to prevention and treatment of the killer disease.
May 5th, 2008 by Avatar
Statistics of the many lung cancer treatment operations are showing that they are indeed becoming better and improving the chances of reducing the spread of the disease in elderly people. Kung cancer being one of the most fatal forms of cancer once detected can easily benefit from the many forms of treatment now available. More advanced cancers that have not responded well to chemotherapy and other forms of treatment may necessitate the need to operate to remove the infected tissue and prevent the spread of the disease. Operations have successfully shown that they are effective even with the reduced lung capacity allowing patients to resume a quality life.
March 22nd, 2008 by Peter
Time has come and you have decided to kick this vice. If you are interested in quitting smoking, call your doctor. It is never too early to think about quitting. Every encounter with a doctor, whether in the office, the hospital, the emergency department, or clinic, is a good time to talk about smoking and the possibility of quitting. Anyone with unexplained or sudden onset chest pain or difficulty breathing should go to the nearest hospital’s emergency department, probably by ambulance. These conditions may be symptoms of a heart attack, which can be life threatening if not recognized and treated promptly. Tobacco use may cause shortness of breath or chest pain that may be life threatening along with these symptoms
February 10th, 2008 by Peter
If your doctor has told you that your lung cancer can’t be cured, you may be tempted to turn to complementary and alternative medicine for answers. Flashy Web sites claim cures are available at clinics in foreign countries, and secret herbal remedies seem to offer hope at a time when you feel you have few treatment options. But alternative lung cancer treatments aren’t backed by scientific research, so there’s no evidence that these therapies work. And, in many cases, the side effects of these treatments are unknown.
Alternative lung cancer treatments may be expensive and require travel to distant places. Consider how you want to spend the time you have remaining. You may prefer to spend your time at home with friends and family, rather than a faraway place where you have no support system.
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