Lungs: Infected with Cancer
How does physical activity affect the growth of cancer in the lungs?
Lungs are a major part of the respiratory system. They are responsible for filtering carbon dioxide out of the air we inhale and sending oxygen into the bloodstream to aid in breathing. When that system is tampered with, things can go wrong. Different treatment methods have different levels of success and each target certain areas of the cancer in attempt to destroy the disease. This report investigates the effects of cancer on the lungs and will look at whether or not physical activity positively affects the growth/diminishment of the cancerous cells.
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Lung cancer is the most terminal of all cancers, killing more people than colon
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The respiratory system is made up of several important parts, including the trachea or “windpipe” where the cancer is most likely to originate (see fig.2 for location). Other parts include the pleura; the thin coating separated from the lungs by a small amount of liquid. This is in place to allow for easier breathing and to not corrode the chest walls when individual is inhaling. Lungs are heavily impacted by the formation of cancer because of the fact that they keep blood pumping to the heart and without that, the heart stops and breathing of the individual ceases resulting in …show more content…
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no connections with cause lung cancer. The next part of the body to check is Circulatory system,
There are several ways to reduce the risk of getting lung cancer. Some include not smoking, avoiding second hand smoke, making your home and workplace safe and eating fruits and vegetables. Eliminating tobacco smoking is the primary goal in the prevention of lung cancer. It lowers a person’s risk of developing the disease drastically. Many states have prevention programs that work together to reduce tobacco smoking in their states. Many states are finally eliminating smoking in public areas such as restaurants and workplaces in the world. This helps people feel safer in the world and not be in contact with second hand smoke as often.
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Cancer can be one of the hardest battles that one must face, whether that battle is lost or won, it changes the lives of everyone involved. Lung cancer is one of the most diagnosed cancers and it affects the lining of the lungs and the ability to breathe. Lung cancer is the number one killer of men and women than any other cancer worldwide. This cancer is mostly found in smokers and this is why professionals are targeting this population for testing for diagnosing early and possibly saving a life (www.ncb.nlm.nih.gov). Lung cancer refers to the malignancies that originate in the airways or pulmonary parenchyma.
• Lifestyle changes can be made to reduce the risk of getting lung cancer. These include quitting smoking, testing for and removing radon in the home, and protecting the lungs at
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My topic for this term paper will be lung cancer. This topic was chosen because I have pass family who've lost their lives to lung cancer. I believe the best way to start is by defining the disease. We will then take a glance at statistics and risk factors for lung cancer. Next will look at lung cancer symptoms, staging and treatment, and finally I will draw my final conclusion.
Doctors and scientists have studied the study of cancer, also known as oncology, around the world. Technology and the increase of understanding of cancer have made it one of the most evolving areas in modern science. Cancer begins when cells in a part of the body start to grow uncontrollably. Lung cancer is the prominent cause of cancer death around the world and kills over 1 million people per year. It is an important and widespread disease that composes as a major public health problem, and if left untreated becomes very malignant.
Lung cancer may sound like a terrifying disease that took over many lives, but it is not ineradicable, 15% of the patients will survive (1); it is a small percentage, but there is hope. The chance of survival will increase if the patient stays optimistic and the courage to fight for his/her life. There are different treatments that can be applied. Surgeries can remove tumors; chemotherapy is killing cancer cells by taking drugs. The technology is already advanced enough to reduce or stop the growth of lung cancer. The public need to raise their caution towards smoking, air pollution, unhealthy diets and many more other problems may contribute to lung cancer. Diseases is not scary, knowledge