OverviewThe lungs are a pair of vital organs made up of spongy tissue, filled with air that is located under the chest wall. The lungs are responsible for our breathing. They bring oxygen into our body and get rid of the carbon dioxide.
Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States from cancer. There are two main types of lung cancer. There is non-small cell and small cell lung cancer.
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Symptoms
Many times people with lung cancer do not experience any symptoms until the cancer is in the later stages. This is because the lungs have very few nerve endings. Tumors can grow freely before it actually causes any discomfort in the person. Common symptoms include:
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Causes & PreventionThere are multiple causes for lung cancer. Some more common than others. There is one that is declining more and more. Luckily there are things you can do to help prevent lung cancer and keep your health. Click ahead to find out how.
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Screening & TreatmentLung cancer screenings help find cancer before any symptoms are present. Diagnostics tests are done after the screening to diagnose and test what kind of cancer it is. Treatments will depend on the type of cancer you have.
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Small & Non-small cell cancerAccording to the CDC, more and more people are dying from lung cancer in the United States, when compared to other cancers. Early diagnosis and proper treatment is essential. See the different treatment options based on the type of cancer.
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