1. By Craig Magnus

2.  Growing rapidly to become one of the most deadliest diseases in the US, lung cancer makes up nearly one quarter of all deaths per year.  “Cancer can strike anyone or at anytime. That is why it is imperative that we stay as well informed as we can.” (Thomas Maugh II) 

3.  Wasn’t noticed until 1900’s  Smoking has been the worst cause

4.  One quarter of all deaths each year(160,000)  More than breast, prostate, and colon combined

5.  Normal cells experience transformation  Spread quickly  Primary/Secondary

7.  SCLC ◦ Less common ◦ Metastasize faster  NSCLC ◦ More common ◦ Adenocarcinoma (30-35%)

8.  Smoking ◦ First and secondhand  Radon exposure  Asbestos  Other

9.  According to Richard Bowers of the York Daily Record, "Officials estimate that active smoking is responsible for close to 90 percent of lung cancer cases while radon causes 10 percent…”

10.  50% greater chance of survival if quit smoking  Health complications

12.  Physical Health  Mental Health  Side effects

13.  Surgery  Chemotherapy  Radiation Therapy

14.  “It is becoming clear to patient advocates that the mental health of lung cancer patients -- who rarely get the positive reinforcement, unfettered support and kindness of society -- is also worth defending.” (Dvorak, Petula)

15.  Surgery ◦ Problems during operation ◦ Not successful  Chemotherapy and Radiation ◦ Hair loss ◦ Fatigue ◦ Heart problems

16.  Drugs ◦ Altima ◦ Iressa  Combination

17.  Very different than treatment  Best way is not smoking to begin  A lot can be done, but never guaranteed

18.  Other health issues  Not successful treatment  Type and stage

19.  Not gotten attention that it deserves  Breast cancer has been focus recently  Attention and respect are vital

21.  In conclusion, it is evident that lung cancer has developed into one of the worst diseases in the world.  “Cancer can strike anyone or at anytime. That is why it is imperative that we stay as well informed as we can.” (Thomas Maugh II)