Sunday, December 28, 2008

can breathing in smoke from a fire cause lung cancer

can breathing in smoke from a fire cause lung cancer?
I have been sitting at a campfire for three days now. Yesterday i breathed in quite a bit of smoke, it made me a bit uncomfortable and enough to have a heavy bitter sensation in my mouth. Do you think it might cause lung problems? I sit for about an hour and it has only been for these three days. Will it have an effect on my long term lung health? I am not a smoker.
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Check what you burn there. If you are not burning old tyres or melting some metals then you are fine.
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It CAN but i am pretty sure it would take a larger consumption of smoke to cause lung cancer



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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

How much will a health insurance policy cost under Obamacare if you have pre-existing Lung Cancer

How much will a health insurance policy cost under Obamacare if you have pre-existing Lung Cancer?
Actuarial science suggests about $350,000 a year--great reform, isn't it?
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Are you serious? So that person won't get care- I guess the American Cancer Treatment Centers will be Destroyed by Obamacare as well.
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Yes. $350k per year. $100k goes for the health care - the other $250 pays the bureaucrats to pass your claim from one department to another.
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At least they will now be able to get a policy. Before HCR, they would have been laughed at by an insurance company.
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People can purchase insurance from an exchange. It is up to the policy they buy. Why am I getting that YA cons have no idea what is going on?
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Do you really think Obamacare will authorize treatment for lung cancer. Not.....I am sure he will pass out some obama pain pills and show them to the euthanasia rooms. Edit-Anyone can buy health ins through their state for high risk patients insurance. It is expensive but it is available. Law girl- you should know that.
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That is an utter and complete lie.\ If you have pre existing lung cancer you will be able to get care. PERIOD. Why are YOU worried about the cost, I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE LIFE for it could be a coal miner, or a person whom was forced to work around second hand smoke in the 70's or it just could be heredetary. How sick has this debate begun. It is MONEY OVER LIFE. That sounds republican? just askin
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That may be true. It is really no different than now. Now, the previous plan had caps and a public option that would have helped this person, but that was thrown out as ridiculous.
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At least as much as it does now.. there is no saving or anything cheaper happening. They watered this bill down so much that al it is doing now is to allow insurance companies to cover more and the government will pick up the tab... nice huh.. and you know where the government gets its money.. from us. So we are just going to be paying and paying and paying! And now we get to pay for not only ourselves but all the deadbeats and welfare lazies and illegals too. Thanks Barry!
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The question is, does the federal government have the power to fund a health care system? The answer is NO. The constitution of the U.S. does not allow the funding of this monstrosity. Read the enumerated powers of the congress in the constitution.
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very good question, i smoke and lung cancer is always in the back of my mind.
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The cost for Obama Care will be the same. However, don't expect any treatment. In socialized medicine, you end up on a list and by the time you reach the top, you will be deemed too sick for any treatment. That is how socialized medicine saves money by denying healthcare.



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Saturday, December 20, 2008

I want to Start a Fundraising organization for lung cancer but how do i start it

I want to Start a Fundraising organization for lung cancer but how do i start it?
i need a list of what to do to get my organization in the works. do i need to do legal stuff? HELP!@
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Usually, yes you do need some legal work done if you want to set yourself up as a recognized nonprofit. Many larger donors also want the tax deduction and you'll need to be a nonprofit to do that. Here's a place to start your research: http://www.fundraisetaxlaw.org Good Luck




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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

What will Obama tell America if he gets lung cancer from his cigarette smoking

What will Obama tell America if he gets lung cancer from his cigarette smoking?
Will he say he knew it was stupid to smoke but did it anyway? Kind of like many of his policies that he is promoting?
Politics - 7 Answers
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He will say "whitey" did it and then demand reperations. Then he will decide to blame native americans and have all reservations raided.
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He'd spin it, but he'd have the best health care available, unlike the crap he is pushing on us.
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It's Bush's fault.
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He'll blame Bush
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"Get out of the way!"
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It'll go something like this... "(Cough... Gasp) I screwed up (Cough... Gasp).
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Yes. Unlike George Bush (Whose wife is a smoker) Obama will admit he made a mistake.



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Friday, December 12, 2008

New or experimental treatments for lung cancer

New or experimental treatments for lung cancer?
A loved one to whom I am extremely close to, was diagnosed a few days ago with Stage IV Adenocarcinoma of the lung and it is mestastic. She is willing to try any experimental drugs or therapy or any hollistic type of treatment. Does anyone have any information about these types of treatment or a website where we can research information about what is available? Thanks.
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Here are some links...she could try clinical trials.. Lung Cancer links http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/action/FindCondition?ui=D008175&recruiting=true (clinical trials for lung cancer..hit map tab for local trials) http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/lung (lung cancer clinical trials) http://www.cdc.gov/search.do?action=search&queryText=lung+cancer&image.x=9&image.y=6 (CDC lung cancer links) http://search.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/query?DISAMBIGUATION=true&FUNCTION=search&SERVER2=server2&SERVER1=server1&PARAMETER=lung+cancer&x=54&y=7 (medline plus lung cancer links) http://www.multiplemyeloma.org/clinical_trials/4.02.html (clinical trials frequently asked questions) http://www.multiplemyeloma.org/clinical_trials/Clin_Trials_The_Basics.ppt (basics of cancer clinical trials (need powerpoint) http://www.multiplemyeloma.org/clinical_trials/Clin_Trials_In-Depth.ppt (cancer clinical trials in depth (need powerpoint) http://www.pparx.org (medicine assistance) http://www.copays.org/ (copay assistance for lung cancer) Nutrition and Support for cancer patients http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MBC/MBC_6.asp? (nutrition for cancer patients) http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MIT/mit_0.asp (supporting cancer patients) 3 books on disease symptoms and treatments you could also get these books on ebay or amazon or a half price book store. (last two are very similar).. 1.Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine 2.Handbook of Diseases (Lippencott) 3.Professional Guide to Diseases (Springhouse)
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She can demand this cancer to leave her body! Source: http://www.sheep2lion.com/




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Monday, December 8, 2008

How many people get lung cancer from smoking each year

How many people get lung cancer from smoking each year?
Doing a school project, and I can't seem to find this anywhere. Just need an estimate, thanks. [:
Cancer - 1 Answers
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This might help.... http://www.medicalonline.com.au/medical/cancer/lung-cancer-statistics.htm




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Thursday, December 4, 2008

My friend has just been diagnosed with lung cancer? What questions do we ask when we talk to the oncologist

My friend has just been diagnosed with lung cancer? What questions do we ask when we talk to the oncologist?
What type of questions do we ask the oncologist? Never had to do this before.
Cancer - 6 Answers
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Lance Armstrong's LiveStrong web site has recommendations to ask each type of doctor at each stage of the cancer battle.
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You can go to http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=38494 to develop a customized treatment plan and get good info to take to the doctor with you. "Use these FREE interactive decision support tools to answer the question “What does the clinical information mean to me?� You will receive a personalized treatment options report tailored to your diagnosis. Your report will provide the pros and cons of each treatment, side effects, questions to ask your physician, plus access to relevant summaries of clinical studies. "
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Not sure what country you are from but in general and for the UK in particular.... Please see info at http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Cancertype/Lung It will give ideas on what you need to know about your friends cancer and treatment/s and questions to ask - you can order it as a free booklet also. Also for info and support http://www.roycastle.org/ If you have not met them ask if there is Specialist Nurse (preferably in Lung Cancer) to talk to. Links to these on the Roy Castle Site too. I hope this helps.
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Ask about central line placement. Ask about what type of treatment and specific drug names so that you can look them up and become educated about it. Ask about special diets, for example during treatment the patient will most certainly be on a neutropenic diet. Ask about infection risks specifically pertaining to what will be going on with blood counts and what neutropenia means. Ask about the expected side effects, the possible side effects and the rare unexpected side effects. Ask about what medicines will best treat the side effects. Ask about the use of thc (real mj or the legal synthetic alt marinol.. also ask about natural treatments of the side effects rather than narcotics). Ask about breathing and the use of o2. Ask about things that need to be done around the house what the patient will be expected to need help with. Ask about the negative possibilities and negative prognosis (not really what you want to focus on, but it needs to be known). Get referrals to a psychologist or other medical professional. Ask if their are other local patients that would be willing to talk or meet with you as well as local support groups. Anti depressants may want to be considered especially for the patient and also for some of the family involved. Thats not all, but its a start. If I think of more I will add.
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what do they think that caused the lung cancer? what stage (1 to 4) is the cancer? (Note: This show the seriousness of the cancer, with stage 1 being preliminary and 90% survival rate with 5 yrs, and with stage 4 terminal with about 10% survival rate.) what is the treatment and when - sugery? plus radiation? plus chemo? time off from work and how long?
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What kind of lung cancer do I have? Has my cancer spread beyond the primary site? What is the stage of my cancer and what does that mean in my case? What treatment choices do I have? What do you recommend and why? What is my expected survival rate, based on my cancer as you see it? (not everyone wants to ask the survival rate question) What risks or side effects are there to the treatments you suggest? What are the chances of recurrence of my cancer with these treatment plans? What should I do to be ready for treatment? In addition to these sample questions, be sure to write down some of your own. For instance, you might want more information about recovery times so you can plan your work schedule. Or, you may want to ask about second opinions or about clinical trials for which you may qualify. You may want to ask for forms or a written dx for insurance or work. Be sure to ask about supplements as well... they sure won't tell you about them if you don't ask! You may also wish to keep a copy of each set of blood tests and scan results. You could ask if there is a nutritionist on duty that you can speak to. Altho I would go outside the cancer treatment center for answers on nutrition.



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