2. uncontrolled cell growth
most common cause of cancer
related deaths.
About 1.3 million people die
each year.
3. • One lung affected and not
the other.
•Many areas of the lungs can
be affected.
4. •Small-cell lung carcinoma
•Non-small-cell lung carcinoma
• For the non-small-cell lung it is
necessary to make a surgery and/or
radiation.
•For the small-cell lung it needs chemotherapy.
5. •Exchange gasses between the air we
breath and our blood.
• Through the lungs the carbon dioxide
is removed from the bloodstream and
oxygenates them.
6. •shortness of breath
•coughing up blood
•chest pain or pain in the abdomen
•weight loss, fatigue, and loss of appetite
•hoarse voice
•clubbing of the fingernails
•difficulty swallowing
7.
8. •Cigarettes have more than 60
carcinogens
•Nicotine makes your body work slower
•Depends on how much you smoke
13. Lorraine Williamson, who was diagnosed with lung cancer when
she was 46.
The pain in my shoulder that grew worse over several
months until I couldn’t lift my arm above shoulder height. After
short, sharp exertion, like running up the stairs, I was breathing
far heavier than I used to. I was told that my shoulder was fine,
but there was a shadow on my lung. Further tests confirmed
that there was a tumor in the center of my right lung. I had
surgery to remove the tumor and receive a lobotomy. “I
was lucky. Two weeks after surgery, tests showed that my lymph
glands were clear and the tumor had been completely
removed. I was told I didn't need chemotherapy and
radiotherapy. I was Save
