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Title: Cancer of the Lungs (Lung Cancer)
Description
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs. It is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the United States. The vast majority of lung cancers are caused by smoking, but there are other risk factors as well, such as exposure to secondhand smoke, radon, and certain air pollutants.
There are two main types of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Small cell lung cancer is a more aggressive type of cancer that tends to grow and spread quickly. Non-small cell lung cancer is a more common type of cancer that is less aggressive and tends to grow and spread more slowly.
Associated Diseases
Lung cancer is often associated with other diseases, such as:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
Did you Know ?
According to the American Cancer Society, about 13% of all cancer deaths in the United States are caused by lung cancer.
