Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a malignant tumor that attacks the tissue in the lungs. Most lung cancer caused by abnormalities of cells in the lungs, but lung cancer can also originate from cancer in other body parts that spread to the lungs.

This type of cancer is more prevalent in men and generally attacks the age group above 40 years but did not rule if it occurs in a relatively younger age.

Esophageal Cancer Risk Factors for Lung:

1. Smoking is a major cause of about 90% of cases of lung cancer in men and about 70% in women. The more cigarettes smoked, the greater the risk for lung cancer.
2. Pollution of air and industrial pollutants.
3. A history of lung cancer in the family.

Symptoms of Lung Cancer

1. Persistent cough or become great.
2. Bloody sputum, change colors and more.
3. Shortness of breath and shallow.
4. Headache, sore or cracked bone with no apparent cause.
5. Chronic Fatigue.
6. Selara loss eating or weight loss for no apparent reason.
7. Hoarseness / husky.
8. Swelling of the face or neck.

Lung Cancer Prevention

1. Stop smoking.
2. Avoid cigarette smoke for nonsmokers.
3. Caution for those who work in industries that produce carcinogenic pollutants.
4. Do not drink alcohol to excess.
5. Eating nutritious foods such as vegetables and fruits.