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Research and Analyse Lung Cancer (Nature (Types (Malignant (Tumor that has…
Research and Analyse Lung Cancer
Nature
Cancer refers to uncontrollable growth of body cells
The damaged cell multiplies and becomes out of control
Types
Malignant
Tumor that has spread, or has the ability to spread
Metastasis
Secondary malignant
Benign
Tumor that isn't considered harmful
Carcinomas
cancers develop in the skin or the cells that line or cover internal organs
Sarcomas
begin in connective tissue & supportive tissue such as bone
Metastasis
Cancers that form in blood forming tissue such as bone marrow. They do not form tumours
Risk & Protective Factors
Smoking
How long
How young
Carcinogens
Pollution
Second-hand smoking
PROTECTIVE
Quit smoking
Stay away from hazardous materials
Extent
Most common cancer for ATSI
Mortality rates for lung cancer decreased in males and increased in females
Incidence is decreasing in males, increasing in females
Leading cause of death from cancer in 2016 for both males and females
Groups At Risk
Men and women over 50
People with occupational exposure to carcinogens such as asbestos or lead
Smokers
Determinants
Socio-economic
Education
Environment
Access
Socio-cultural
Family
common behaviours
Peers
The people you associate with have similar behaviors. For example if your friends value sun safety you will have lower risks of developing skin cancer
Media
campaigns like never giving up giving up