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Lung cancer, also known as lung carcinoma, is a malignant tumor that begins in the lung. Lung cancer is caused by genetic damage to the DNA of cells in the airways, often caused by cigarette smoking or inhaling damaging chemicals. Damaged airway cells gain the ability to multiply unchecked, causing the growth of a tumor.
Correlation between smoking and lung cancer in US males, showing a 20-year time lag between increased smoking rates and increased incidence of lung cancer. Note - The archived nih.gov source does not give further info regarding the data this graph was made from.
Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. [2] [7] These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. [7] Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements. [1]
This type of aggressive marketing, a hallmark of the for-profit companies, has changed the industry. Initially, hospice was mostly considered a refuge for cancer patients. Now, a majority of patients suffer other illnesses, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
The report, which was published on Jan. 27 in the AHA’s journal Circulation, revealed that cardiovascular disease kills more people than all types of cancer and accidental deaths combined.
Created Date: 8/30/2012 4:52:52 PM
Childhood cancer is cancer in a child. About 80% of childhood cancer cases in high-income countries are being able to treat with modern treatments and good medical care. [2] [3] Yet, only 10% of children with cancer live in high-income countries where proper treatment and care are available.
United Nations S/2009/301 Security Council Provisional 11 June 2009 Original: English France, Japan, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom and Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America: