Kristin Borrone High School Students

“Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. The two main types are small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer” Healthy Lung What is Lung Cancer? Cancerous Lung

10%-15% of people with lung cancer have SCLC Starts in the bronchi, near the chest Spreads & grows quickly It almost always spreads to other organs of the body Small Cell Lung Cancer(SCLC)

85%-90% of people with lung cancer have NSCLC 3 main subtypes Squamous Cell Carcinoma Adenocarcinoma Large Cell Carcinoma Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Located in squamous cells They are flat cells in your lungs Located in the airways Are a result from smoking Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Cancer cells take over the cells that normally secrete mucus in the lung Effects more women than men Most common type of cancer for non-smokers Has the best survival rate Adenocarcinoma

Appears in any part of the lungs Grows and spreads quickly Hardest type of lung cancer to treat. Large Cell Carcinoma

Leading cancer in both men & woman More people die from lung cancer than breast, prostate, and colon cancer combined The survival rate is 17% Only 15% of lung cancer is caught at an early stage Fast Facts of Lung Cancer

More than ½ diagnosed will die within their first year of being diagnosed 9 out of 10 people with lung cancer is caused by smoking cigarettes Second hand smoking is another cause of lung cancer Fast Facts Cont’

Breathing in smoke from other people around you Linked to lung cancer, lymphoma(throat cancer) breast cancer, brain cancer, bladder cancer, stomach cancer, and leukemia Dangerous for people with asthma It can trigger an attack Weakens the Immune System Secondhand Smoke

Kills adults and children who do not smoke Exposure to a pregnant woman can cause her to have a miscarriage, or cause her baby birth defects Instantly affects the heart, blood vessels, and blood circulation Living with a smoker increases the chance of the family getting lung cancer 20-30% Secondhand Smoke cont’

Personal Story Passed away 8/17/2014 from Congestive Heart Failure(from lung cancer) Had health problems my whole life Smoked a pack a day Will not be at my wedding Passed away at 73

Bad breath Clothes, hair, and house smell bad Yellow and brown stains on teeth Elevated heart rate Damage to Respiratory System Increased chance of bronchitis and/or asthma Short Term Effects from Cigarettes

Heart Disease Lung Cancer Reproductive Damage Birth Defects Miscarriage Stomach Ulcers Long Term Effects Death

New Jersey 1 Pack = $8.55 If you smoke a pack a day for a year $8.55 x 365 = $3, If you smoke for 10 years $8.55 x 356 = $31, Average Cost Of Cigarettes

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee($29,995) Xbox One($499) Trip for 2 to San Juan, Puerto Rico($763.50) Throwing away $31,257.50, is like throwing away

7,000 chemical compounds More than 250 of these chemicals are known to be toxic to the body At least 69 are known to cause cancer What Is In A Cigarette

YES! Construction Factory Worker Farmer Mechanic Fire Fighter Coal Mining Bartender Can your occupation affect your chances of getting lung cancer?

Do not smoke Try to stay away from smokers Stay away from harmful chemicals like radon, arsenic, mustard gas, and diesel exhaust By clicking the following link, it will lead you to a website that explains more about how harmful chemicals effect the body dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Lung+Diseases+Due+to+Gas+or+Chemical+Exp osure dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Lung+Diseases+Due+to+Gas+or+Chemical+Exp osure Ways to Prevent Lung Cancer

Exercise Working out always makes our body’s immune system stronger Healthy diet Eating foods that provide a well balanced amount of vitamins and minerals like fruits and vegetables Other Ways to Prevent Lung Cancer

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