November
Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of both men and women in the United States. It is responsible for more cancer deaths than prostate, breast and colorectal cancers combined. Lung and bronchial cancers accounted for nearly half of the 2.4 million tobacco-related cancers diagnosed in the United States between 1999 and 2004, according to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Common symptoms of lung cancer include a cough that doesn’t go away, difficulty breathing, and bloody mucus from the lungs. The best way to reduce the risk of developing lung cancer is not to smoke tobacco, to avoid exposure to secondhand smoke and other carcinogens such as asbestos and radon.
General Resources
Books
Available in the Cancer Learning Center or view ordering information from Amazon.com
100 Questions & Answers About Lung Cancer. Parles, Karen; Schiller, Joan H. 2006.
Lung Cancer: Myths, Facts, Choices and Hope. Henschke, Claudia I.; McCarthy, Peggy, et. al. 2002.
With Every Breath: A lung cancer guidebook. St. John, Tina M. 2005.
Voices of Lung Cancer: The Healing Companion: Stories for Courage, Comfort and Strength. Merkerson, S. Epatha; Morosini, Deborah. 2007.
Brochures
Available at no cost in the Cancer Learning Center or request a copy by calling 801-581-6365 or 1-888-424-2100 toll free
Organizations and Websites
For additional information, please visit the Huntsman Cancer Learning Center or call the Huntsman Cancer Information Service at 801-581-6365 or toll-free 1-888-424-2100.
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