Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer

Lung cancer is the deadliest of all cancers. This is the most common cause of cancer death among men and women according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). More people die from cancer than from colon, breast and prostate cancer. The AEC is expected that in 2007 approximately 213,380 new cases. Of these, almost 160,390 people die.

Unfortunately, this can be avoided if people stop smoking. Smoking is the cause of eight of the 10 cases of lung cancer diagnosed in the United States. The risk increases if you have more than a packet of tobacco for several years.

The risk is reduced if the person stops smoking before lung cancer develops. Do not interrupt and to return to normal tissues.

Not that cigarettes, which increases the risk. Cigars and pipes also tend to increase the risk. Smoke and snuff is just as dangerous. When the smoke from their husband or wife is a risk of 30 percent is more likely to develop lung cancer than someone with a man or woman who does not develop smoke.

However, there are risk factors for AMS. They are:

* Exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma is a different type of cancer that begins in the lining of the lungs may be associated with asbestos related.

* Arsenic is often found in drinking water.

* Exposure to radon, which is on earth. Radon is odorless, colorless and invisible to the human eye.

* If you are smoking marijuana, you may not know that marijuana cigarettes more tar than normal cigarettes.

* If you have a relative who suffered from lung cancer, then you are a high risk of self-diagnosis.

* The intention of his mother in the service and consumption of fruits and vegetables. A diet low in fruit and vegetables may increase the risk.

Most people know that, often, until it has spread. Early diagnosis increases the chances of survival. According to ACS, the most common symptoms:

* A cough that does not turn off

* Chest pain, often aggravated by deep breathing

* Hoarseness

* Weight loss and anorexia

* Blood or rust-colored sputum (phlegm or sputum)

* Shortness of breath

* Infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia again

* Gasp

According to ACS, there are two types of lung cancer. Non-small cell is the most common type, which is about 85 percent. They usually start in the bronchi, but in some cases, May tumors elsewhere in the lung.

Treatment of lung cancer are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Your doctor can advise you on the best methods of treatment.