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Lung Cancer: Still the Biggest Cancer Killer, by Far

SATURDAY, Dec. 27 (HealthDay News) — It’s the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, killing more people each year than breast, prostate, colon, liver, kidney and melanoma cancers combined.
It’s typically discovered too late to be treated successfully, with about 85 percent of victims dead within five years of diagnosis.
And nine out of [...]




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Written by cookiemonster10 180 days ago Rating : 0 | Rate Comment : - +

It's shocking how people continue to smoke after so much data is released linking it to deadly lung cancer.

Since (almost)everyone knows that smoking leads to lung cancer, people should make themselves aware of other unhealthy indoor and outdoor air pollution. The website I work for, AOL Health, has a list of some things in and around your home that could affect your lung health: http://www.aolhealth.com/health-concern/environmental-illness/toxins-in-our-environment

We also have some great resources for those who may smoke and are looking to quit: http://www.aolhealth.com/condition-center/smoking-cessation/quit-smoking/smoking-prevention-triggers



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