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LUNG CANCER
Emily M.
Lauren C.
Shriya R.
DEFINITION AND ORIGIN
Lung Cancer is a cancer that originates in the
tissues of the lungs or the cells lining the
airways. It originates when normal lung cells
become abnormal, usually after a series of
mutations, and begin to divide out of control.
 Cancer of the lung was nearly nonexistent in the
early 1900's. By the middle of the 20th century,
however, an epidemic became apparent
throughout the U.S.
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LUNG CANCER SYMPTOMS/SIGNS
Up to 25% of people who get lung cancer do not
have any symptoms do not have any symptoms
when the cancer is found.
 As the cancer grows they will start having
symptoms like:
- Coughing
- Shortness of Breath
- Wheezing
- Chest Pains
- Shoulder Pains
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IS LUNG CANCER HEREDITARY?
 Even
though the role of hereditary and
lung cancer is not well-known, having a
family history of lung cancer does increase
the risk of developing lung cancer to some
degree.
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Lung cancer is the third largest killer in the
U.S.A.
There are two types of lung cancer: extensive and
limited.
People who don’t smoke can still get lung cancer
from second hand smoke.
EXAMPLES OF TREATMENT
 Even
though there are a number of
different options for treatment of lung
cancer, the main three are surgical
resection, chemotherapy, and radiation
therapy.
 Newer therapy targets internal radiation
and laser surgery.
ROLE OF DIET AND EXERCISE
Avoid sugary drinks.
 Limit consumption of energy-dense foods.
 Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole
grains and legumes.
 Limit consumption of red meats.
 Avoid processed meats.
 Limit alcoholic drinks.
 Limit consumption of sodium.
 Don’t use supplements.
 Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every
day.
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ROLE OF MEDICINE
The main medication when you have lung cancer
is chemotherapy.
 It uses powerful medicines to kill the cancer cells
inside of your body.
 It helps control the growth and spread of the
cancerous cells.
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ROLE OF FAMILY SUPPORT GIVEN
Dedicating the time towards visiting your family
in the hospital.
 Picking up new roles in the family, especially if
the person who is ill is the main provider for the
family.
 Coping with a potential death.
 Having to take care of another person.
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MANAGEMENT OF PROBLEM
 Short-
Term: Most patients use a drug
combination with limited stage small cell
lung cancer is Cisplatin and Etoposide.
 Long-
Term: Patients are often treated
with Cisplatin or Carboplatin in
combination with either Etoposide and
Irrinotecan.
IMPACT ON THE INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY
 Most
people informed that they have
lung caner die within the first five
years.
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