Lung Cancer Awareness
Hello everyone, as we all know November is a lung cancer awareness month. We are going to discuss all the aspects of lung cancer.
What is lung cancer?
Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs. Your lungs are two spongy organs in your chest that take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide when you breathe.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer worldwide.
People who smoke are at the highest risk of developing lung cancer, but it can also occur in people who have never smoked. The risk of lung cancer increases with the amount of time and cigarettes smoked. You can significantly reduce your chances of developing lung cancer if you quit smoking, even if you’ve been smoking for a long time.
Risk factors of lung cancer?
· Smoking
· Secondhand Smoke
· Radon
· Personal or Family History of Lung Cancer
· Diet
Scientists are studying many different foods and dietary supplements to see whether they change the risk of getting lung cancer. There is much we still need to know. We do know that people who smoke and take beta-carotene supplements have an increased risk of lung cancer.
Symptoms of lung cancer
- Coughing that gets worse or doesn’t go away.
- Chest pain.
- Shortness of breath.
- Wheezing.
- Coughing up blood.
- Feeling very tired all the time.
- Weight loss with no known cause.
What Can I Do to Reduce My Risk of Lung Cancer?
- Don’t smoke.
- Avoid secondhand smoke
- Get your home tested for radon.
- Be careful at work. Health and safety guidelines in the workplace can help workers avoid carcinogens—things that can cause cancer.
If you are suffering from the Lung cancer and want to meet the best cancer doctor then visit to P53 Clinic.