Friday, November 28, 2008

Why some people get lung cancer even the never smoke

Why some people get lung cancer even the never smoke?
Some peole I know never smoke, but they died from Cancer, why?
Cancer - 11 Answers
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lots of things can cause cancer. not enough is known about the causes to put a finger on just why it happens.
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Unfortunately cancer is one of the cruel conditions where the actual cause in many cases is still unknown. Smoking is just one of the few known causes of certain types of cancers, but it is an unfortunate reality that many people who have never smoked still get diagnosed with cancer. In most these cases not even the doctors know why. All the best
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The same reason that one in seven million people win the lottery. Dumb (bad, in the case of lung cancer) luck.
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Smoking is just one way to get it there are many factors that go into cancer. You can be genetically predisposed to it, or environmental factors can cause it.
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By breathing smoke for others' cigarette. Second Hand smoke
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I believe that anyone who gets cancer has been exposed to a trigger chemical or substance and the quantity of that trigger chemical and the source vary from person to person.Cigarette smoke contain a lot of cancer causing chemicals but so does BBQ fire smoke, burnt toast gives of carcinogens, exhaust smoke from cars garden fires coal fires dust pollen etc etc peoples susceptibility to cancer may be better understood the more we understand about DNA
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my dad had lung cancer and he never smoked or drank the doctors didnt give him an answer cause u never now, it sucks it hard, but smokeing just makes it worse and is a bigger chance 2 get them also if your around people who smoke
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So many reasons and smoking is just one small part of the big picture. My sister-in-law never smoked a day in her life nor did her family. She developed lung cancer only after neglecting her breast cancer. Even though she had a mastectomy, it was to late, Some of those breast cancer cells found a nice cozy spot in her lungs and 5 yrs after her mastectomy, died of lung cancer. My brother died of brain and spinal cancer. No one knows how he got that. There are a lot of theories, but no one could actually pinpoint why. We all possess the cancer gene. Some are more prone to have that gene activated while others are not and both people could be living the same type life style. One may get cancer and the other won't. I guess it's a catch 22
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radon gas is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer. It is a colorless odorless gas that is found everywhere and your home should be be tested for it to make sure there are not high levels. It can be vented out if found to be a problem.
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There are 2 types of lung cancer - Google it - did you know that there is more cancer causing chemicals from car exhaust fumes, which do enter the car while driving than the amount of chemicals from cigarettes? There is also Radon gasses which rise from the ground into your home - most new built houses are actually built with tin foil under the floor to prevent Radon rising to the house.
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There is likely a genetic reason why this happens. It could relate to metabolism of other toxins in the body and transport to the lungs. Recently we had a scare about dioxins in Irish pork but the scare was withdrawn when it was realised that half the population simply couldn't metabolise the dioxin into the toxic peroxyacid forms that cause cancer....we lacked the enzyme. This is probably the reason why some people get lung cancer...they have duplications, triplications etc of metabolising genes that activate environmemtal toxins to a greater extent than normal

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Monday, November 24, 2008

My father as lung cancer and the size is 6.5cm. How does this size relate to stage of cancer

My father as lung cancer and the size is 6.5cm. How does this size relate to stage of cancer?
Is the 6.5 cm considered large/small/average? He had not been to the dr. for over 5 years when we finally got him in to see one. He had been tired all the time, said he always had a cold, and was spitting up blood. He is 85, and we would only be looking at palliative care, but can not get a full answer as to how bad a tumor or 6.5cm is or survival rate. He is currently in a assisted living facility with dementia.
Cancer - 6 Answers
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Anything over 5 cm is considered very serious. I'm sorry that your grandfather is ill with this. Palliative care is what is best for him. I recommend writing out a list of questions and asking his doctor for a meeting. Asking questions leaves no confusion and communication with his care takers is important.
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the size is how far it speaded did you know they have lung transplants now
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Staging has to do with the spread of the cancer, not the size of the primary tumor. 6.5cm is a large tumor. Palliative care is the best way to go. Ask his doctor if there's any role of radiation therapy just to keep him comfortable.
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My oldest daughter's father had colon cancer and he knew he was sick for about 5 years he passed Augest 28,2000 He was 36, It's a hard thing to deal with. But if he would have went to the Dr. when he new something was wrong. Anyway technology has came along way in 8 years. But from what I remember when its in the lungs thats very serious,If or when the chemotherapy starts he will get sicker before he gets better it all depends on how his body takes to it. and if it makes the tumor shrink. Anyway you look at it cancer is a very sad and scary thing for everyone. Let God Be With You. God Bless
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It depends on a number of things: how aggressive the tumor cells are, how his body is responding to treatment etc. There's some information at http://www.cancerdoubts.com which explains this. There's also information for patients and family.

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Thursday, November 20, 2008

Are there any possible cures for lung cancer

Are there any possible cures for lung cancer?
My Mom has lung cancer, and I don't want her to die. What kind of treatment is most effective to keep her alive the longest or cure her all together
Cancer - 10 Answers
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You poor thing! I think it depends on what stage of cancer she has. They can do a lot of treatments now a days, and hopefully they have caught it early on. Good luck to you and your Mom! :)
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Depending on the location of the cancer, she might be able to have a lobe removed, thus removing all the cancer. If it is throughout her lungs, it's possible that chemotherapy will help her to survive longer. You should discuss her options with her pulmonologist. Good luck. If you believe in God, then I hope he will help your mother.
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Avastin. made by genentech. however, it is crazy expensive, but very effective. i believe it is taken in conjunction with other drugs too. Good lucK!!
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My father in law died of lung cancer so I feel your pain. You might want to check out the link below
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aww thats so sad, i dont know if you can cure lung cancer but i hope u di cure it
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Well honey it depends on what kind she has. My uncle had lung cancer and is still alive. He had to have the lung taken out and lives 25 years later with one lung.
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There is no cure for any kind of cancer at this time.
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Honestly, its better you consult a specialist. I really want to help but I don't think I can give better answers than specialist do. Sorry. good luck Love is omnipresence, Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
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Surgery is the first option.
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First off, don't listen to the people who have a bunch of high priced treatments, but no conclusive answers to your questions. The USA leads the world in rates of degenerative disease because the diseases are too profitable to be trying to cure. Try going to see a tradtinal chinese medicine doctor, or an ayurvedic medicine doctor. They will be able to offer you something that might actually cure her, instead of a bunch of expensive treatments that kill far more than they save, and rhetorical bullshit. Refuse to accept anything that is not exactly what you are looking for, which is complete remission. Those that tell you that that's just the way it is and there's nothing they can do, don't deserve your attention. Kick them to the curb. Go to the library, get some books and read them. But avoid the mainstream medical industry, AMA information. They don't want cures, they want patients. My father died of cancer, and I really know what you're going through. Good luck to you.

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Sunday, November 16, 2008

How can you tell that you have Lung Cancer? What are the odds of having it at age 16

How can you tell that you have Lung Cancer? What are the odds of having it at age 16?
I have this pain on my right side, I don't know if it might me one of my ulcers, i mean, its like right below my chest muscle...( I Suffer from Crohns Disease) I don't smoke
Cancer - 2 Answers
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at that age the chances are very slim, with lung cancer u have a shortness of breath, coughing, and sometimes a build up of fluid, look it up on the internet they will explain it better
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Coughing up blood, wheezing, shortness of breath. If the cancer has invaded nerves, for example, it may cause shoulder pain that travels down the outside of the arm (called Pancoast's syndrome) or paralysis of the vocal cords leading to hoarseness. Invasion of the esophagus may lead to difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). If a large airway is obstructed, collapse of a portion of the lung may occur and cause infections (abscesses, pneumonia) in the obstructed area. But many people have no signs or symptoms of lung cancer and it goes undetected. But I doubt at 16 you have it.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

How many hours of inhaling second hand smoke leads to lung cancer

How many hours of inhaling second hand smoke leads to lung cancer?
I was at a casino for 2 hrs watching a basketball game & there was a lot of 2nd hand smoke i inhaled.. will this deteriorate my health? i am 33 yrs old & have never smoked.
Cancer - 7 Answers
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i don't think that short term exposure will cause lung cancer...research has shown chances increase with constant exposure (bartenders, etc) I live in Virginia and they finally banned it in restaurants and bars here, THANK GOODNESS!
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Second hand smoke is not good for anyone and the effects would have more to do with how susceptible the individual is to the cancer gene. Some people can smoke for years and it will have no effect and some may not smoke at all and Develop lung cancer. Regardless second hand smoke is bad and cancer is only one of the negative things that can affect your health through exposure to pollutants.
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The media and campaigns would like you to believe just smelling cigarette smoke will drop you to your knees with cancer. But we all know this isn't true, the documented oldest living person in the world who died at 122 years old smoked cigarettes during her life. The actually science cases that were done on the effects of second hand smoke tells us this. â€œThe studies showed that for any given nonsmoker, the lifetime risk of getting lung cancer remains small: 4 to 5 in 1000 ordinarily, and 6 to 7 in 1000 if he or she has been living with a smoking spouse.â€� The research was done by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and included many studies about the effects of second hand smoke. I hope that helps, seems it'll take a lot more than a few hours.
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you are not going to get cancer from being around smoke for 2 hours... but you can still get a bad cough, have trouble breathing, and any allergies you may have can be made much worse. However, keep staying away from second or third hand smoke b/c both are very dangerous and you can get cancer from second or third hand smoke if you are breathing it in most of your life. and fyi- infants who are exposed to second or third hand smoke are four times more likely to die of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) than infants who are not exposed.
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.I wouldn't worry about 2 hrs of it. Some people actually smoke from childhood to senior years, and never develop lung cancer. Some people never smoke, and yet develop lung cancer. There are no guarantees, but I sure wouldn't sweat a few hours of 2nd hand smoking.
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With the exception of those who have asthma and other lung diseases, there has never been any scientific proof that secondhand smoke is anything more than an irritant. For one thing, you'd never be able to exclude all the other bad things people breathe, and for another, there's anecdotal evidence to the contrary. And Sara, those "studies" you speak of are nothing more than statistics. There's never been any indication that this is related to the causation of SIDS.
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No you can't It takes many, many, and more years of second hand smoke and even then, I still doubt it. It's the actual smoking that will cause more harm than second hand smoke I don't care what anyone says. Especially causing a child to die of SIDS? Where are those statistics, I'd like to read them for myself.. I wouldn't worry if I were you. My mother never ever smoke. She was exposed to second hand smoke all her life. She died at 96 of natural causes. She never had any type of cancer at all. Hope that makes you feel better. God bless.

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Saturday, November 8, 2008

My lung cancer has spread to the brain,How much more has it spread to

My lung cancer has spread to the brain,How much more has it spread to.?
I had surgary on lung in 2007 (non-Small cell) I had 4 sessions of chemo I had brain surgary 2008 And 1 shot of radiation
Cancer - 7 Answers
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Very sorry to hear this. It's impossible to tell - each and every cancer is different. While spreading to the brain doesn't guarantee metastasis to other organs, it is certainly possible. Hopefully between the chemo and radiation, it will be contained. Definitely follow up with your doctor!
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wow I'm really sorry when my grandmother was told she had brain cancer we buried her about 1 maybe 2 months later good luck i hope your treatment is a success god bless I'll keep you in my prayers may the lord strengthen you
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i cant answer cause i'm not a dr but never give up hope modern medicine and unexplained miracles could very well save u. My father had leukemia his organs shut down he recovered and had a bunch more years made it up into his 80's bless u :))
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All cancers spread and kill eventually.Trust in the Lord and be brave. You are in our prayers.
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A lot of brain cancers are metastasis from either the lung or the liver. Common secondary cancers. Generally when they find a brain cancer, they will look for a primary in one of these two locations. What was type of brain tumor? Hang in there and beat this thing.
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I'm praying for you and your family. Let your wife know there are people that understand how hard it is for her to and it's OK to take a little time for herself once in a while to regroup. If you continue on answer's you can be a great encouragement for some people.
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I am so sorry. My husband had lung cancer with a tumor on the spine and on the brain. They did radiation on the spine and a gamma knife procedure on the brain You should ask about that procedure. He also took a drug called tarceva ( it is very expensive but it has had good results. Good luck to you.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

popcorn butter stuff bad for lung cancer

popcorn butter stuff bad for lung cancer?
What brand of popcorn was it that was on the news b/c the butter stuff in it was causing lung cancer?
Cancer - 8 Answers
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idk? good question
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everything causes lung cancer right now
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I read about that, its every kind of the artificial butter. However that was only a theory of how he got lung cancer, and remember that the person microwaved popcorn EVERY day. Im sure having it once in a while is no be deal.
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i heard it was all the really buttery kinds(pertty much all kinds)
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I believe it was any type of microwave popcorn - but the guy who got sick was addicted to the stuff, and liked to breathe in deeply when he opened the bag right out of the microwave - so he deeply inhaled the steam. And he did this about 3 times a day for years. In other words, having the odd bag of microwave popcorn isn't going to do anything to you.
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I know im not answering your question but popcorns pretty bad for you; dont eat it... Buttersalt used in popcorn has also been apparently linked with prostate cancer!
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I believe it was microwavable popcorn. And the news said it was called popcorn lung. Its the fumes that you breath right when you open the bag fresh out of the microwave. I don't remember them saying that it actually causes cancer. That's all i remember from it. Check your local news channels web site or which ever news you seen it on. You may be able to find it that way.
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I heard that it is any microwave popcorn containing diacetyl, the primary ingredient in artificial butter flavor. So, it isn't all microwave popcorn. Here's a link to the article if you want to read about it. http://thepumphandle.wordpress.com/2007/09/04/popcorn-lung-coming-to-your-kitchen-the-fda-doesnt-want-to-know/#more-492 Seems like they are scaring us with everything these days!

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Saturday, November 1, 2008

Should Native Americans pay compensation for lung cancer since they introduced tobacco to European settlers

Should Native Americans pay compensation for lung cancer since they introduced tobacco to European settlers?
What about damages caused by fires ignited by smokers? Or is it all poetic justice?
Law & Ethics - 8 Answers
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They did not introduce it, the explorers took it back to Europe and introduced it. The Indians didn't.
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Its poetic justice for most people as enough time has passed that we know what happens if we smoke, so its our own fault. Compensation would only have applied to people right at the beginning who didn't know the effects. But even then, i don't think the distributors would have known the end result either, so I think earth is to blame for producing it :D xx
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Now that would be a very irrational law. I really don't think they should.
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No, they shouldn't if you use it then its your own stupid fault.
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I am too torn up about the treatment that my Saxon forefathers met at the hands of the Angles to properly answer the question. I need compensation; wheres my check. I am also a little pissed about the way my Irish forefathers were treated. I will check the mailbox for reparations
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I can see it now...the EU files a class action suit against Native American tribes that run casinos to pay for the health costs of smoking. Then the Native Americans would sue the EU for 6 quadrillion dollars for the value of North America. That would be a hoot. It wouldn't get anywhere, but it is hilarious to think about.
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Yes they should pay they could use the money they would be paid for all the land in the US.
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oh yea the indians really bossed the white man around and forced them to smoke. when did they do that? somwhere in between fighting for their lives and being murdered to the brink of extermination? we talk about hitler but our leaders were almost as bad as it pertained to the indians. so yea they were here first and we just shoved them into the crappiest part of the country after we were done killing them so we need to take responsibility for our own actions
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no im pretty sure we payed our price when we got massacred in the early days and yea real Original blame the native americans and smokers it falls back on those people who chose to smoke not on the people who tryed to make money off crops and its the tobacco industry that puts the poison in the tobacco to make it addictive and ps its the 21st century they have Electric cigs that dnt create lung cancer or any damage wut so ever but we have to make the decion to get it so its on us and the fire damage ya maybe they should
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Disclaimer: This is all opinion only. No they shouldn't, and no it isn't 'justice'. This goes back to the age old question of "Who do I blame for my problems?" The correct answer in 99% of cases is - myself. People make concious decisions that affect their lives every day, and when we make a poor decision that causes us problems, people in general want something to blame. If we get laid off, we blame the economy, if we get in a car accident we blame the other driver or road conditions, if we can't get a job we blame the employers. The truth is, we could have worked harder, driven safer and gone to college but we didn't. Our lives are a direct result of the actions we take as individuals. Outside influences have a limited impact because we almost always have a choice of how to respond to these influences. So when you ask if the Native Americans should pay us compensation for introducing us to tobacco I can't help but laugh a little and cry a little. Do the europeans pay compensation for inventing the gun? Americans for the Atom Bomb? How about we sue the Africans for AIDS? We could hit Ford pretty hard - those cars are mighty dangerous. Bottom line (and please, I'm begging EVERYONE): Stop thinking that it is someone else's fault that life is hard, and please stop thinking that you deserve some sort of compensation for your problems.
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sure.....smokers get a million bucks .....injuns git a billion for their land...
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sure. right after you compensate us for introducing us to small pox and all the other diseases you carried. stupid question.
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Now you're being really stupid.

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