The power of prevention
This type of prevention includes quitting this bad habit
What is smoking
Shortness of breath or uncomfortable breathing also known as _____________ is not a good sign if your hoping to not have lung cancer
what is dyspnea
Did you lung that? this body part pulls in oxygen an pushes out carbon dioxide every time you breathe
what are the lungs
This type of treatment comes with the side affect of losing hair
what is chemotherapy
Lung cancer could be destined for you from the moment your born from the ones you know the most
what is family history
This type of physical activity or most people new years resolution helps lung cancer patients improve oxygen use, mood, and strength, despite feeling counterintuitive when sick.
what is exercise
This condition, where the body loses significant muscle and fat mass even with a normal diet, is a common early symptom and a major concern in cancers like those of the lung, pancreas, and stomach.
what is unexplained weight loss
did you lung that? lung cancer can develop in these types of people who have never used tobacco or even second hand smoked
who are non smokers
This type of treatment for lung cancer is never a gurantee
what is surgery
what are the bronchi
A lot of people might start THIS combined with working when they feel overweight but it also helps with preventing lung cancer
what is a healthy diet
this recurring respiratory infection can directly lead to the increased risk of lung cancer
what is pneumonia
Did you lung that? lung cancer is often hard to catch early because this might not show up
what are symptoms
This type of surgery involves moving a whole lung out the body
what is a lobectomy
Chemicals like asbestos, arsenic, uranium, diesel exhaust, and coal dust are some causes of lung cancer an are commonly interacted with in these types of places
what is the workplace
A lot of people smoke in their lives even though they don't know it making them this type of smoker
what is a second hand smoker
While commonly associated with asthma or COPD, this whistling sound, caused by narrowed or obstructed airways, can also be a warning sign of a tumor in the lung.
what is wheezing
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did you lung that? scientists have turned your own body into a weapon against cancer training your immune system to hunt down deadly lung tumors with this therapy
what is immunotherapy
this type of therapy often used with chemotherapy use high energy beams to stop cancer cells from dividing
what is radiation therapy
Tiny particles from vehicle exhaust, power plants, and industry that damage lung cell DNA and activate dormant cancer genes climb into the air, leading to lung cancer in both smokers and non-smokers.
what is air pollution
This workplace safety practice also former med term helps prevent lung cancer by limiting exposure to harmful substances like asbestos sillica an chemical fumes
What is PPE(Personal protective equipment)
This med term for coughing up blood is a common symptom for lung cancer
what is hemoptysis
Did you lung that? doctors use this detailed imaging scan to spot lung cancer earlier than regular x-rays
what is a CT scan or MRI scan
This type of therapy requires a lot precision almost like hitting a bullseye
what is targeted therapy
This naturally occurring, odorless, colorless radioactive gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers in the United States which is also a common check for in homes
what is radon