Mrs. Cromwell 2nd period
What is lung cancer? Lung cancer is a form of Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death among both men and women. This causes more death than colon, prostate, ovarian and breast cancers combined. The two main types are small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). As you read through the research keep in mind some of these questions; how do you determine that you have lung cancer? How are they caused within the human body? And how can you treat lung cancer? First I’d like to tell you my experience from cancer. When I was in middle school, I didn’t really know much about cancer until my mother told me that my grandfather was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer. At first I didn’t know what that meant, but I knew that cancer was a very bad thing. I did my research on it and tried to help my grandfather as much as I can so he could get better, but I guess it wasn’t enough. He passed away in the morning and I was really sad. I had promised him that I would graduate on time and I wanted him to see me walk and I’m keeping that promise to him. This is why I chose lung cancer as my topic for my research paper. I know that after reading more about lung cancer, it can really change a person. Now moving onto the questions, the first question asks, “How do you determine if you have lung cancer?” If you show symptoms of non-stop coughing, shortness of breathing after physical activities, aching in parts of your body (Shoulder, back, chest or arms), repeated infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia, or any other abnormal symptoms. If any of these signs are happening or starting to happen then I suggest that you go get checked.
This leads to the next question, “How are they caused within the human body?” Well in most cases, it is caused my cigarette smokers. People who smoke have the greatest risk of...