Where Are The Lungs Located In The Human Body
Health Encyclopedia: Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Introduction
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Introduction
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Introduction
Although lung cancer accounts for only 13% of all cancers, it is among the most lethal, accounting for over 28% of all cancer deaths. It is more deadly than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. An estimated 162,460 people will die from lung cancer in 2006. Death rates have been declining in men over the past decade, and they have now stabilized in women.
The Lungs
The lungs are two spongy organs surrounded by a thin moist membrane called the pleura. Each lung is composed of sm...
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Smoking Addiction
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