3. Statistics The leading cancerous death Second most common cancer About 200,000 cases annually An estimated 159,390 people will die from lung cancer this year.
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5. 25% is from second-hand smokeRadon Asbestos exposure Pollution Family history Age
16. Stages and Treatments of SCLC Limited Stage The cancer is confined to one area of the chest Include nearby lymph nodes Treated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy Extensive Stage A tumor has spread beyond the lung Accounts for 70% of SCLC Treated with chemotherapy only
17. Research and Studies Clinical trials are taking place Many ongoing studies to try find new treatments and improve the current method of treatment Smokers with lung cancer that quit smoking can lessen the chance of having their cancer return Over 10,000 people are cured each year.
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