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Lung Cancer What Is Lung Cancer? Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for men and women. It is also the most preventable form of cancer. Tobacco use accounts for 87% of lung cancers. There are two major types of lung cancer: 1. Non-small cell lung cancer (87%) 2. Small cell lung cancer (13%) Each grows and spreads in different ways and is treated differently. The American Cancer Society’s Estimates In the United States during 2008: 215,020 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed. 161,840 deaths will occur as the result of this disease. Who Is At Risk? Cigarette smoking is by far the greatest risk factor for lung cancer. The longer a person uses tobacco and the more they use, the greater their risk. If a person quits before cancer develops, the damaged lung tissue gradually improves. Others at risk include: Nonsmokers who breathe in secondhand smoke. Occupational or environmental exposure to radon, asbestos, certain metals, radiation or air pollution. If people are exposed to the above carcinogens also smoke, their risk is greatly increased. Reducing Your Risk Quitting tobacco use, or not starting at all, is by far the best way to prevent lung cancer. Other ways to reduce your risk include: Avoid secondhand tobacco smoke Eat a healthy, balanced diet with at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day Take protective measures against cancer-causing chemicals at work Monitor indoor radon levels, especially in the home Symptoms Symptoms of lung cancer may include: Persistent cough Sputum streaked with blood Chest pain Voice change Recurrent pneumonia or bronchitis These are also warning signs of other, less serious illnesses, so if they appear, they should be discussed with your doctor. Detection Because symptoms often do not appear until the disease has spread, early detection is difficult. When lung cancer is diagnosedearly, it is usually a result oftests for unrelated conditions. If lung cancer is suspected,tests such as