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Lung Diseases
Lung Cancer Symptoms and
Types of Lung Cancer
Different types of lung
cancer grow and spread at different rates, respond differently to treatment, and
have different survival rates. A lung tumor is classified as primary or
secondary. Primary disease originates in the lungs, and secondary disease has
metastasized to the lungs from other organs. Primary lung cancer can be divided
into two groups: non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer
(SCLC).
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Types
The three separate types of non small cell lung cancer along with
undifferentiated NSCLC account for approximately 85 percent of all cases of lung
cancer. All NSCLC types are relatively slow to spread, and have higher survival
rates than the more aggressive SCLC.
Exposure to tobacco smoke (either directly or secondhand) and radon exposure are
the leading causes of NSCLC. Surgical removal of the diseased tissue is the
usual treatment option, although radiation therapy and chemotherapy may also be
used, depending on tumor growth and spread. However, a novel lung cancer
treatment may be right for you. Non small cell lung cancer types include:
Adenocarcinoma: Usually beginning in the mucous glands, adenocarcinoma is the
most frequently diagnosed type of lung tumor, accounting for forty percent of
all cases. Women are more likely to develop adenocarcinoma than any other non
small cell lung cancer.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Squamous cell carcinoma causes 30 to 35 percent of all
cases. Slow growing, squamous cell carcinoma usually begins in the bronchial
tubes, and diseased nodules tend to be clumped together.
Large Cell Carcinoma: The least common form of NSCLC, large cell carcinoma
occurs in approximately five to fifteen percent of all cases. Tumors may develop
in isolation, or in masses. The prognosis is worse than for squamous carcinomas,
and tumors tend to be large at the time of diagnosis.
Undifferentiated NSCLC: The variety of NSCLC cannot be determined. As non small
cell lung cancer classifications are all treated in much the same way, an
undifferentiated diagnosis does not usually affect treatment outcome.
Small Cell Lung Cancer (Oat Cell Cancer)
Small cell lung cancer accounts for fifteen percent of all diagnoses, and is
most prevalent among smokers. SCLC is also called oat cell cancer, because
malignant cells are oat-shaped. Small cell lung cancer is aggressive and spreads
quickly. In sixty to seventy percent of cases, SCLC has spread to other organs
by the time of diagnosis. Once metastasized, SCLC is not a candidate for
surgery, but does respond to chemotherapy.
Small cell lung cancer can be separated into limited, extensive and recurrent
disease.
Lung cancer prognosis for SCLC is grim. Limited disease averages a life
expectancy of fourteen months with treatment. Prognosis for extensive disease is
usually under a year.
Mesothelioma
People often confuse mesothelioma with lung cancer, especially because the cause
of mesothelioma, asbestos exposure, can cause both diseases. In fact,
mesothelioma is a cancer of the lung, heart, or abdominal lining. Some 2,500 to
3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United States each year. Even exposure to
small amounts of asbestos can trigger mesothelioma, and the disease may not be
recognized until twenty to thirty years after exposure.
Chronic Cough, Chest Pain and Other Lung Cancer Symptoms
Lung cancer symptoms are rarely felt until the disease has reached an advanced
stage. Even when lung cancer symptoms are experienced, people often live with
them for some time before they seek medical assistance. After all, it's easy to
dismiss shortness of breath as being out of shape, or a chronic cough as "just a
cold" or allergies. More obvious symptoms, such as coughing up blood and dyspnea
(difficulty breathing), may occur before medical advice is sought.
Common lung cancer symptoms include the following:
chest pain
chronic cough
coughing up blood (hemoptysis)
dyspnea (difficulty breathing)
fatigue
lung infection (pneumonia, bronchitis)
shortness of breath
swollen lymph nodes
weight loss
wheezing.
The presence of wheezing, a lung infection, chest pain, or other symptoms can
indicate a number of medical conditions other than lung cancer, and require
professional diagnosis. Dyspnea or coughing up blood are alarming symptoms, and
require immediate medical attention.
Secondary Lung Cancer Symptoms
In addition to the primary symptoms, a number of others may occur. Some of the
following symptoms may not appear to have much to do with the respiratory
system, but in combination with other symptoms can indicate lung cancer:
bone pain
breast development in men
chills
droopy eyelids
facial swelling
fever
joint swelling
muscle weakness
pale or bluish skin
speech difficulties.
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Do you know what's In your products!
Check our comprehensive list below to find
out!
Some of the potentially harmful
ingredients commonly used by the personal care industry!
Alcohol
A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid produced by the fermentation of yeast
and carbohydrates. Alcohol is used frequently as a solvent and is also found in
beverages and medicine. As an ingredient in ingestible products, alcohol may
cause body tissues to be more vulnerable to carcinogens.Moulthwashes with an
alcohol content of 25% or more have been implicated in mouth, tongue and throat
cancers.
Alpha hydroxy acid
An organic acid produced by anaerobic respiration, Skin care products containing
AHA exfoliate not only damage skin cells, but the skins protective barrier as
well.long term skin damage may result from its use.
Aluminium
A metallic element used extensively in the manufacture of aircraft components,
prosthetic devices and as an ingredient in antiuerspirants,antacids ~ anpseptics.
Aluminium has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Animal Fat (Tallow)
A type of animal tissue made up of oily solids or semisolids that are
water-insoluble esters of glycerol with fatty acids.Animal fats and lye are the
chief ingredients in a bar of soap; a cleaning and emulsifying product that may
act as a breeding ground for bacteria.
Bentonite
A porous clay that expands to many times its dry volume as it absorbs water.
Bentonite, commonly found in many cosmetic foundations,may clog pores and
suffocate the skin.
Collagen
An Insoluble fibrous protein that is too large to penetrate the skin. The
collagen found in most skin care products is derived from animal skins and
ground up chicken feet. This ingredient forms a layer of film that may suffocate
the skin.
Dioxins
A potentially carcinogenic by-product that results from the process used to
bleach paper at paper mills. Dioxin treated containers sometimes transfer
dioxins to the product itself.
Eiastin of High-molecular Weight
A protein similar to collagen that Is tire main component of elastic
fibres.Elastin is also derived from animal sources.Its effect on the skin is
similar to collagen.
Fluorocarbons
A colourless, non-flammable gas or liquid that can produce mild upper
respiratory tract irritation. Fluorocarbons are commonly used as a propellent in
hairs sprays.
Formaldehyde
A toxic, colourless gas that is an irritant arid a carcinogen. When combined
with water, formaldehyde is used as a disinfectant,fixative or preservative.
Formaldehyde is found in many cosmetic products and conventional nail care
systems.
Glycerin
A syrupy liquid that is chemically produced by combining water and fat. Glycerin
is used as a solvent and plasticizer.Unless the humidity of air is over 65%,
glycerin draws moisture from toe lower layers of the skin and holds it on toe
surface, which cries the skin from the Inside out.
Kaolin
A fine wnite clay used in making porcelain. Like bentonite, kaolin smothers and
weakens the skin.
Lanolin
A fatty substance extracted from wool, which is frequently found in cosmetics
and lotions. Lanolin is a common skin sensitizer that can cause allergic
reactions,such as skin rashes.
Lye
A highly concentrated watery solution of sodium hydroxide or potassium
hydroxide. Lye is combined with animal fats to make bars of soap,which may
corrode and dry out the skin.
Mineral Oil
A derivative of crude oil (petroleum) that is used industrially as a cutting
fluid and lubricating oil. Mineral oil forms an oily film over the skin to lock
in moisture, toxins and wastes, but hinders normal skin respiration by keeping
oxygen out.
Petrolatum
A petroleum based grease that is used industrially as a grease component
Petrolatum exhibits many of the same potentially harmful properties as mineral
oil.
Propylene Glycol
A cosmetic form of mineral oil found in automatic brake and hydraulic fluid and
industrial antifreeze.In skin and hair products,propylene glycol works as a
humectant which is a substance that retains the moisture content of skin or
cosmetic products by preventing the escape of moisture or water.Material safety
data sheets (MSDS) warn users to avoid skin contact with propylene glycol as
this strong skin irritant can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage.
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)
Harsh detergents arid wetting agents used in garage floor cleaners,engine
degreasers and auto cleaning products.SLS is well-known in the scientific
community as a cori~moii skin irritant, It is rapidly absorbed and retained in
the eyes, brain, heart and liver, which may result in harmful long term
effects.SLS round retard healing, cause cataracts iii adults, arid prevent
children’s eyes from developing properly.
Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES)
SLES is the alcohol form (ethoxylated) of SLS. It is slightly less irritating
than SLS,but may cause more drying. Both sls and sles may cause potentially
carcinogenic formations of nitrates and dioxins to form in shampoos arid
cleansers by reacting with other ingredients.Large amounts of nitrates may enter
the blood system from just one shampooing.
Talc
A soft grey-green mineral used in some personal hygiene and cosmetic products.
lnhailing talc may be harmful as this substance is recognized as a potential
carcinogen.
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