Lung's Cancer
Lung cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung.
Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer in the United States. Most lung cancer cases are diagnosed after tumor growth has spread beyond the lungs, making it more difficult to treat. But survival rates should increase as researchers improve diagnostic techniques and treatment options. Stats show that about 200,000 Americans having lung cancer are diagnosed annually. Mainly this cancer takes birth due to exposure of asbestos.
The best way to ensure proper treatment is to recognize risk factors and early symptoms. In addition to smoking cigarettes, asbestos exposure is proven to cause both small cell and non-small cell lung cancer. Annually, an estimated 4,800 national lung cancer deaths can be linked to exposure to asbestos, the deadly mineral which also causes mesothelioma.
Types of Lung Cancer
The two main types of lung cancer are small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Either type may be caused by exposure to asbestos, but there are key differences between the two. The type of lung cancer determines how quickly it will spread, which treatment options will work best and how long a patient is likely to live.
