https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm Ms. Turk | Period 2 | Freshman Health en-us 2018-11-01 14:28:22 UTC 2018-11-05 15:39:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Doubleheart.png gsmith461 https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299389741  Lung cancer is the uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells, or a tumor, in the lungs. These cells topically line the air passages, which can sometimes make it difficult to breath. It is most commonly associated with smoking, which is a major carcinogen- meaning that it has a high possibility of giving you cancer(s), or other health issues. Lung cancer is a non-communicable disease, and therefore cannot spread to others. ]]> 2018-11-01 14:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299389741 gsmith461 https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299395111 - 6 out of 7 people diagnosed with lung cancer are 55 years old or older
- Lung cancer is responsible for the most cancer-related deaths for both men and women throughout the world
- Not counting skin cancer, it is the second most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the US
- The majority of lung cancer cases are diagnoses late in the third and forth stage]]> 2018-11-01 14:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299395111 gsmith461 https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299789490       Unfortunately, there are some aspects of developing lung cancer that are uncountable. For example, if your family has had history of lung cancer, you have a higher chance of having lung cancer.

Avoid Tobacco
      Many people associate lung cancer with smoking or tobacco use. Smoking significantly hurts the lungs in more ways than one, and also . Although, smoking is entirely preventable. This can help prevent lung cancer.

Avoid Radon
       Radon is a radioactive gas that is harmful to the lungs. It has been found in homes all over the United States, and comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water and gets into the air you breathe.

Eat a Healthy Diet
       Eating a healthy diet can also help reduce the risk of lung cancer. Scientists and researchers have found evidence that suggests that eating a diet with higher amounts fruits and vegetables (the vitamins and nutrients in them), may help protect against lung cancer.

     Some people who develop lung cancer do not show many or any clear risk factors. Although, scientists do know how to prevent most lung cancer cases.

]]> 2018-11-02 14:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299789490 slubinus85 https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299792153 2018-11-02 14:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299792153 ckratz65 https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299794322 A symptoms or signs of lung cancer is intense head ache. Another symptom/sign is pain in the chest, ribs and the back. The pain can be sharp or dull , and is not related to the coughing pain. Another symptom is unexplained weight loss. If you are not purposely loosing weight then it can be a symptom of weight loss. Also coughing continuously or coughing up blood are also a sign/symptoms. ]]> 2018-11-02 14:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299794322 ckratz65 https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299802975 Smoking is a big cause of lung cancer. It causes about 90% of people with lung cancer. Radon is the second most common cause of lung cancer. Radon is colorless and order less gas. Hazardous chemicals are also a cause of lung cancer. If you are around dust and fumes at work that makes your risk of lung cancer worse.]]> 2018-11-02 14:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299802975 gsmith461 https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299805269 Age
Most people who are diagnosed with lung cancer are over the age of 65. Only a small number of people are diagnosed under the age of 45. The average age of being diagnosed with lung cancer is 70.
Gender
Both men and women are at equal risk for lung cancer. Where gender does play a role is how  doctors treat the patient- medically wise because males process and react differently than females, and vise versa. Statistically, the chances of surviving lung cancer are higher.
Cultural Groups
The cultural groups most affected by lung cancer are groups that tend to smoke more often than others or groups that have a history of lung problems. A study from the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that African Americans and native Hawaiians who smoke may be particularly vulnerable to lung cancer. Although, heavy smoking (more than 30 cigarettes a day) affects all cultural groups about equally. ]]> 2018-11-02 14:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299805269 slubinus85 https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299808578 start from 0:14-0:54]]> 2018-11-02 14:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299808578 hthompson98 https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299808771  Chemotherapy is commonly used to kill cancerous cells. Another common cure is to use Targeted Therapy, that is where medicine is used to slow down the cancer cells from spreading and reproducing. Some last resort ways to treat cancer is surgical ways. Such as replacing a lung, or removing tumors from the lungs. ]]> 2018-11-02 14:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299808771 slubinus85 https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299811884 2018-11-02 14:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/299811884 slubinus85 https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/300501813 2018-11-05 14:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/300501813 gsmith461 https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/300505226 For more information about lung cancer go to mayo clinic at https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lung-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20374620
or the American Research Society at
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/lung-cancer/prevention-and-early-detection/signs-and-symptoms.html?_ga=2.216491606.1528924593.1541430355-1844301112.1541168109]]> 2018-11-05 15:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gsmith461/c7rv5ebp7ydm/wish/300505226