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Smoking riskier for women

August 06, 2009
Women are more vulnerable to cigarette smoke than men, a new study has found. In a study of 683 lung cancer patients, researchers found that women tended to develop the disease at a younger age than men--even if they smoked significantly less. Experts say that women may not be aware that lung cancer--not breast cancer--is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Paul Newman Dies of Lung Cancer
By Anne Mitchell , Health Expert

Paul Newman died of lung cancer on Friday, September 26th, at age 83. His career as a movie star,... Read more »

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Testing for Lung Disease: The Cost and Aftermath
By Jane M. Martin , Health Expert

...shining example of a campaign that has lead to enormous awareness of a dreadful disease, leading... Read more »

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Thanks and Good-Bye, Leroy Sievers
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...diagnosed with colon cancer in 2001, then with brain and lung cancer in 2005. He did a ton of... Read more »

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10 Ways to Think Pink All Year Long
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is just about over, and this October seemed quite subdued compared to... Read more »

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Testing for Lung Disease: Screening Options and Next Steps
By Jane M. Martin , Health Expert

...husband into something extremely positive by raising awareness of colon cancer and the... Read more »

Health Guide

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: 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... Read more »
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Risk Factors
Before cigarettes became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, lung cancer was rare. This year, lung cancer is expected to strike up to 174,470 Americans, and about 162,460 are... Read more »
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: References
...Jos S, Arnaiz MD, Lucas A, et al. Radiation therapy Alone in Elderly with Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Lung Cancer. 2006;52:149-54.National Center for Health Statistics. Lung and... Read more »
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Highlights
About The DiseaseNon-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) include three cell types: squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. In the early stages, surgery can treat all... Read more »

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