Sunday, February 28, 2010

Does my mother have stage IIIA or stage IIIB lung cancer

Does my mother have stage IIIA or stage IIIB lung cancer?
My mother was recently diagnosed with lung cancer (10mm active nodule and 13mm non active nodule, both on the right lung). However, it seems there's fluid around the lungs which could indicate metastasis... how do we confirm which stage of cancer it is; IIIA or IIIB?
Cancer - 1 Answers
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It is confirmed by removing the fluid and having a pathologist look at it to see if there are any malignant cells present. If there is it is a stage IIIB, provided there are no distant mets. If there are distant mets then it is a stage IV.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Can air pollution cause lung cancer

Can air pollution cause lung cancer?
A recent report showed that sixty percent of Americans live in areas with unhealthy air pollution levels. Can this cause lung cancer?
Other - Health - 3 Answers
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Indeed it can.... There are numerous cities around the world where it is claimed that breathing the air is equivalent to smoking a multitude of cigarettes per day
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yes, but smoking is the easiest way to get lung cancer. This is why some people move away from the busiest parts of America to escape the pollution from cars
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I wouldn't go so far as to say it could cause lung cancer but I do believe it will certainly contribute to the disease.. I suppose it would have to do with exposure over a period of time.. Pollution certainly causes upper respiratory problems ..

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Saturday, February 20, 2010

is it possible to get lung cancer from smoking black and mild cigars

is it possible to get lung cancer from smoking black and mild cigars?
if it is possible, how much of a chance do i have of getting it compared to smoking cigarettes? are there any chemicals in black and milds like there are in cigarettes? and how much?
Cancer - 6 Answers
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yes, smoking anything can cause lung cancer and other types of cancers.
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yes you can..... a cigar has the amount of about 50 cigarettes..... if u just like the taste then dont inhale just puff, most people do that anyways.... if you MUST inhale then do it seldom.... and be careful
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Of course. It's even possible to develop lung cancer never having smoked a thing in your life.
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Putting anything foreign directly into your lungs can trigger cancer. You must also consider that it could trigger cancer of the lips, tongue, throat . . basically the whole system. No one knows what will cause one person to get the cancer while someone else does not. However, WHO recognizes that people who smoke are at a higher risk for developing some type of cancer than most other people. As unpopular as it is in most circles . . I'd suggest moderation. Just living can be a risk. So, enjoy a good cigar on occasion, just don't make it a habit.
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You bet your boots you can. Smoking is smoking. Anybody that tells you that you are smoking safer is a fool. Do you remember when the cig. co. were saying the samething. They were liars, & so many of us young suckers. Many are now paying the price.
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Yes, taking in tobacco in any form causes cancer!

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