By: Ashish, Andy, and Megan

Lung Cancer  What is Lung Cancer?  Lung Cancer is the most common type of cancer.

Origins of Lung Cancer  What is the History/Origin of Lung Cancer?  Nearly nonexistent in the early 1900’s  Stated after mass pollution took place and when smoking was common.

Signs and Symptoms  Vary upon where and how large the tumor.  25% of the people have no symptoms.  Other Symptoms include…

Life Expectancy Rates after 5 years Stage 1: 0-10%. Chances very slim… Stage 2: 10-23% Stage 3: 40-50% Stage 4: 60-80%

How Long?  How long before concern?  Express concerns of symptoms immediately  Do Not Wait. Sooner the Better.

Genetic or Hereditary  Who is more likely to inherit and obtain lung cancer?  Factors

Environment  Factors

Treatment  Chemotherapy  Radiation Therapies

Role of Exercise  Respiratory exercises can help prevent Lung cancer

Role of Family  Life changes with lung cancer  Routines  Money and Insurance  Living Situations

Management of problem  Short Term Problems  Long Term Problems  Effects

Impact on the individual and family  Worried  Large Impact  Lifestyle changes  Social changes

Statistics  203,536 people in the United States were diagnosed with lung cancer, 109,643 men and 93,893 women   158,683 people in the United States died from lung cancer, 88,329 men and 70,354 women

3 WOWS  Lung Cancer can affect so many aspects of life  Can be hereditary or a lifestyle choice.  Can kill so many in so little time.

Bibliography/Resources “ Lung Cancer-Historical Prospective.” History of Lung Cancer. Neww-way Consulting n.d. Web. 31 jan “Lung Cacner.” Medicinenet.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan Bronson, Mary. Glencoe Health. United States: The McGraw-Hills Company Inc., 545. Print. Eldridge, Lynne. "About.com." What is the life expectancy of someone with lung cancer?. N.p., 02/01/10. Web. 1 Feb

Bibliography/Resources "CDC - Lung Cancer Statistics." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web. 01 Feb "Lung Cancer: Impact on Patient and Family." Dr William Roberts Cardiologist Dr Will Roberts Doctor William Roberts Cardiology. Web. 01 Feb "Management of Lung Cancer in Older Adults -- Hurria and Kris 53 (6): 325." CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. Web. 01 Feb Md, Lynne Eldridge. "Exercise and Lung Cancer - The Role of Exercise in Preventing and Treating Lung Cancer." Lung Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Life With Lung Cancer. Web. 01 Feb "Medication for Lung Cancer - WebMD." WebMD - Better Information. Better Health. Web. 01 Feb "Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment." UpToDate Inc. Web. 01 Feb "Taking Time: Support for People with Cancer - National Cancer Institute." Comprehensive Cancer Information - National Cancer Institute. Web. 01 Feb