What is lung cancer?
What happens when cells in lung tissue grow out of control and form tumors?
What is lung cancer?
What is the biggest single risk factor for lung cancer?
What is smoking tobacco products?
What doe NSCLC stand for?
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?
what imaging test can provide detailed pictures of the lungs?
what is a CT scan?
What is one of the most effective ways to prevent lung cancer?
Avoiding or quitting smoking and tobacco products?
Where can lung cancer begin?
What are the airways or alveoli?
What type of smoke can increase someone's risk even if they don't smoke themselves?
What is secondhand tobacco smoke?
Which type of lung cancer usually grows and spreads quickly?
What procedure looks for cancer cells in tissue or fluid?
What is a biopsy?
Why is avoiding secondhand smoke important?
What is Because breathing other people's smoke can expose the lungs to harmful toxins?
What is metastatic lung cancer?
Name two harmful substances that can increase the risk of lung cancer?
What is Radon, coal productions, air toxins, uranium, diesel exhaust?
Which type generally grows and spreads more slowly than small cell lung cancer?
What is Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?
What test may be used to determine whether cancer has spread?
What are PET scans or brain MRIs?
Name two dangerous substances people should reduce their exposure to.
What is Radon, asbestos, air pollution, secondhand smoke, or certain chemicals?
Why might lung cancer be difficult to detect early?
What is it usually doesn't cause symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage.
What type of previous medical treatment can increase the risk of lung cancer?
Name three symptoms of lung cancer?
What is persistent cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, repeated respiratory infections, unexplained weight loss, tiredness or hoarseness.
What treatment uses powerful medications to stop the growth of or kill cancer cells?
What is chemotherapy?
What should people use when working with dangerous substances when necessary?
What is Protective gear and proper safety procedures?
Name three common symptoms of lung cancer?
What is New or worsening cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing up blood, hoarseness, or unexplained weight loss?
What personal medical/family factor can increase someone's risk of lung cancer?
What is having family history of lung cancer?
What symptom involves a change in the sound of a person's voice?
What is hoarseness or a change in the voice?
What treatment uses high-energy radiation to kill or stop the growth of cancer cells?
What is Radiation therapy?
Beside avoiding harmful substances, what lifestyle habits can support overall lung health?
What is eating a balanced diet, exercising, maintaining healthy habits, getting regular examinations?