Did anyone realise its National Lung Cancer awareness month?
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I took a look, and noticed on the kids section the following, which said that passive smoking caused:\n\n"Increased risk of coronary heart disease. \nA 10-30% increased risk of lung cancer for non-smokers who are exposed to passive smoking over long periods of time."\n\nThis is complete nonsense. There is no scientifically verifiable evidence linking passive smoking with either coronary heart disease or lung cancer: on the contrary, the largest study ever conducted with a sample of over 35,000 non-smoking spouses of smokers, by scientists from the Universities of Califonia and New York, found that there was no statistical evidence ot suggest these non-smokers (in a study which ran from 1959 to 1998) suffered greater mortality rates than non-smokers generally from either coronary heart disease or lung cancer at any time or any level of exposure.\n\nSince when did the Roy Castle Foundation engage in blatantly misleading, scaremongering propaganda?
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I suspect that you already know the answer to this - it's a mixed result.\n\nNo new tumours is certainly positive,\nAny increase in a tumour size  (her liver) is not great news.\nThe reduction of the tumours in her lungs IS great news.\n\nI guess it depends now on how the ones in her liver react over the coming days.\n\nOf course if the tumours in her lungs were the one which were causing the most concern, then perhaps again this might be a little more posisitve than it seems at first.\n\nThe oncologist (cancer speciaiist) will be able to give FAR more accurate thoughts than any well meaning lay folks like me can give though - if possible please try and speak to one of the people who are treating her, they are QUALIFIED to comment.
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if you are having new nodules appear, consider seeing a pulmonologist or thoracic surgeon for another opinion. Infection can do this, but so can cancer
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You can't really prevent it. It is a major couse of lung cancer in the US. You can only moniter it with a simple radon detector.
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Your HUSBAND is bothered about the idea of 'wasting' money on your treatment because it just may not work!!?? He IS a practical thinker isnt he!! Im sure his attutude is REALLY instilling a fighting spirit in you - NOT!!!!! You need strength from supportive positive people around you. Show that man this answer and get him to explain himself!!!! So the cancer has recurred. Does that mean you give up??? Do you KNOW that the spot on your lung is cancer?? I can see why you would think it probably is. Dont climb in the coffin and let him nail it down before you really ARE dead though! WAKE UP MAN and support this dear woman - the mother of your children. Fight till the end! Dont let that cancer beat you! Work on natural ways to fight it too - get rid of sugar, eat organic (that will cost money too) get chemicals out of your life as much as you can. Search the net for natural therapies and put into practice as many as you can. DO NOT GIVE UP!!!!!!! You are worth EVERY penny!! You are precious. Your children need you more than they need a costly education!!
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Lisa, I am a cancer survivor myself and I know that lung cancer can spread from the breast, liver or bone.cruelladeville47
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I could care more actually.\n\nIt's not the official pot smoking day\nIt is actually non-smoking day but someone decided it would be a good idea to make it a day to smoke weed. So now it is an unofficial holiday all over the world.\n\nNo offense to you, i usually keep to myself about it.
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P Lung cancers tend to spread very early, and only\n15% are detected in their early stages. The chances of early detection, however, can be improved by seeking medical care at once if any of the following symptoms appear:\n• a cough that does not go away\n• chest pain\n• shortness of breath\n• persistent hoarseness\n• swelling of the neck and face\n• significant weight loss that is not due to dieting or vigorous exercise\n• fatigue and loss of appetite\n• bloody or brown-colored spit or phlegm (sputum)\n• unexplained fever\n• recurrent lung infections, such as bronchitis or pneumonia However, these symptoms may be caused by diseases other than lung cancer. It is vital, however, to consult a doctor to rule out the possibility that they are the first symptoms of lung cancer. If the lung cancer has spread to other organs, the patient may have other symptoms, such as headaches, bone fractures, pain, bleeding, or blood clots. Early detection and treatment can increase the chances of a cure for some patients. For others, it can at least prolong life.
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Sometimes. I'm cancer too :) 22 June
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As early as in 1761, Dr. John Hill, a London physician, had recorded an early observation linking tobacco (specifically, snuff) and cancer. \nIn his analysis, “Cautions Against the Immoderate Use of Snuff,” he said that he discovered lumps on the lungs of frequent snuff takers. \nHope this helps
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u musterd be an Aquries like me cause I was wondering Z same ding and day daing is dis home bra da man got CANCER I thought is face was just fUP like dat cause of Crack oh well we kno it aint not dat ghome G!!!!!
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If we smoke as many or as more than you... would that make you feel better?\n\nThat is only a question, not a judgement. My nana has emphasema (spelling) and she's dieing from it. I wish there was more I (everyone) could do to help smokers. \n\nI know ppl who smoke 1-3 cartons per day. (25-26 sticks * cartoon).  That's not unusual. \n\nLook after yourself mate. Mean it.
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Yes.\nGod brought me through cancer this summer. I was diagnosed in May. I had to wait upon the Lord until early July when a surgeon removed my cancer and scraped around it to see if there was any left.. I had to wait upon the Lord again until the end of August when I heard the results from the surgeon. They were negative so  am cancer free with no need for chemotherapy or radiation thereapy. PTL!\n\nThe Lord brought to my attention a fun paid position in early September to which I applied. I got the position and am very happy there feeling that I am doing  ministry for the Lord as I feel it is His will for me for me to be in that position.\n\nToday the Lord kept me safe as I was driving about doing errands and shopping.
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Sick....But funny...\nI was stopped in the street late week by a charity worker...\nHe said can you spare a moment for cancer research....\nOK i said but i won't find out much....
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It is just one of their ways-my husband had too to after being on a respirator for a month. Like I did wonder too-hes mind wasn't gone he had a infection in lungs. And they will test you-to be sure you are deserving-watch them no mater how nice they work for them-not you.
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NO he was 56,lung cancer ,1995.sorry.
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No really you shouldn't. Smoking is extremely bad for your health and so many people die from lung cancer and emphazemia each year. Peer pressure is tough to deal with. If these are your friends, then you should consider whether or not they really are your friends. Why would they pressure you into something you don't want to do? But of course, if you want to, it is your choice. Listen to your conscience and don't let others make a fool of you. In other words: Be your own person. Oh and to tell off those people if they give you a hard time, show them pictures of what lungs look like when they are affected with lung cancer. Hope I helped!