Slide 1:Lung Cancer By: Emily Bruce

Slide 4: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.

Slide 5:Risk Factors Tobacco (cigarette smoke) is the #1 cause Accounts for 90% of all cases 25% is from second-hand smoke Radon Asbestos exposure Pollution Family history Age

Slide 6:Types of Lung Cancer Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Most common type About 80-85% are NSCLC Grows more slowly Small Cell Lung Cancer

Slide 7:Symptoms Chest pain Wheezing Fatigue Loss of appetite Continuous cough Coughing up blood Shortness of breathe

Slide 8:Diagnoses and Treatments Biopsy CT scan X-Ray

Slide 10:Stages and Treatment for NSCLC

Slide 12: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

Slide 13: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.