Lung Cancer Causes - Environmental Causes of Lung Cancer
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Lung Cancer Causes - Environmental Causes of Lung Cancer
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Tags: Cancer, Lung Cancer, Lung, Green Living, Environment, Science
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2011 at 4:46 pm By:
RT @1gregstanley: Non-smokers now account for 60% of lung cancer cases, check out these environmental factors http://dld.bz/ByGF
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Low-dose spiral CT cost-effective in reducing lung cancer deaths
news-medical.net — “Lung cancer is the most lethal cancer in the United States. According to the National Cancer Institute, lung cancer causes more than 150,000 deaths annually and has a survival rate of 16 percent. More Americans die of lung cancer each year than of cervical, breast, colon and prostate cancers combined.” View full resource at news-medical.net
Most Recently Shared on April 10, 2012 at 9:49 am By:
Medicare News: Low-dose spiral CT cost-effective in reducing lung cancer deaths: Lung cancer is the most lethal ... http://t.co/if66dD2C
Cigarette smoke responsible for spread of cancer cells
news-medical.net — “Cigarette smoke cannot only cause cancer, but it's also responsible for the spread of it, according to research by UC Merced biochemistry Professor Henry Jay Forman.” View full resource at news-medical.net
Most Recently Shared on March 28, 2012 at 5:44 am By:
Cigarette smoke responsible for spread of cancer cells: Cigarette smoke cannot only cause cancer, but it's also ... http://t.co/PEcTPfaH
Research and Markets: Cancer Monoclonal Antibodies Market to 2015 - Yahoo! Finance
finance.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! Finance: DUBLIN-- -- Dublin - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Cancer Monoclonal Antibodies Market to 2015" report to their offering. Globally, cancer is one of the leading causes of death, and accounted for almost 13% of total deaths in 2008. The cases of lung and breast cancers are expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. In order to treat the life-threatening disease ...” View full resource at finance.yahoo.com
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 1:07 pm By:
Research and Markets: Cancer Monoclonal Antibodies Market to 2015: DUBLIN-- -- Dublin - Research and Markets has... http://t.co/P5jBPFcz
Tobacco Use Killed 6 Million in 2011, Cancer Society Says - Bloomberg
bloomberg.com — “Tobacco use killed almost 6 million people last year and was the top cause of death in China, the world’s biggest cigarette market, the American Cancer Society and World Lung Foundation reported.” View full resource at bloomberg.com
Most Recently Shared on March 21, 2012 at 1:22 pm By:
Morning read: #Tobacco Use Killed 6 Million in 2011, according to @AmericanCancer http://t.co/MqrwRumy #cancer
The Latest On Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Caused By Exposure To Asbestos
medicalnewstoday.com — “Patients with early stage malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), a cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs, may be eligible for aggressive multi-modality therapy involving surgery, radiothe” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2012 at 7:05 am By:
The Latest On Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Caused By Exposure To Asbestos http://t.co/Ey40Tfab #asbestos #mesothelioma
Sentinel Symptom Experienced by Women With Lung Cancer - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer death in women, but documentation of symptoms of women with lung cancer has been scant. Oncology Nursing Forum” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
Most Recently Shared on March 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm By:
Sentinel Symptom Experienced by Women With Lung Cancer: Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer de... http://t.co/IVuWc1NL
Symposier - Pasi Janne on new lung and colorectal cancer gene discovery | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
symposier.com — “Uploaded and shared in Youtube by: DanaFarberCancerInst — The new frontier of cancer treatment, personalized medicine, involves identifying specific genetic abnormalities in cancerous cells and targeting them with drugs that are most likely to cause an effective response. Pasi Janne, MD, PhD, discusses the discovery that some types of non-small cell lung cancer and colorectal cancer share similar genetic abnormalities with cancers that are known to respond to targeted therapies, and explains how” View full resource at symposier.com
Most Recently Shared on March 15, 2012 at 4:17 pm By:
Newly identified fusion genes in lung and colorectal cancer may guide treatment with 'targeted' drugs. http://t.co/THab6dZe
WHO | 10 facts on second-hand smoke
who.int — “WHO | 10 facts on second-hand smoke” View full resource at who.int
Most Recently Shared on March 14, 2012 at 6:10 pm By:
.@claire75anne Little impact? Secondhand smoke causes heart/lung disease and cancer in nonsmokers. http://t.co/ds0w4LVW #smokefree #yeson29
Radon - American Lung Association
lung.org — “Learn more about the sources of indoor air pollution and how, together, we can keep our homes healthy.” View full resource at lung.org
Most Recently Shared on March 1, 2012 at 5:34 pm By:
American Lung Assoc. Health Organization
@NurseFord12 Great question! Here's radon testing information: http://t.co/qqmFtG6w
Diabetes and Cigarettes - The Affects of Cigarettes on Diabetics
diabetes.about.com — “People who smoke cigarettes, or who are exposed to any amount of second-hand smoke, experience a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, and head and neck cancers than the general population. Smoking-related cardiovascular problems include high blood pressure, heart attack, high cholesterol, and peripheral vascular disease (claudication). Smoking also causes insulin resistance in both diabetic and nondiabetic people.” View full resource at diabetes.about.com
Most Recently Shared on February 7, 2012 at 4:25 pm By:
Smoking Cessation and Diabetes: People who smoke cigarettes, or who are exposed to any amount of second-hand smo... http://t.co/WWV8JR6G
The link between Tuberculosis and a gene mutation that causes lung cancer http://t.co/9jf1Ktd0
iaslc.org — “The link between Tuberculosis and a gene mutation that causes lung cancer http://t.co/9jf1Ktd0” View full resource at iaslc.org
Most Recently Shared on January 20, 2012 at 6:03 pm By:
The link between Tuberculosis and a gene mutation that causes lung cancer http://t.co/9jf1Ktd0
Study: Occasional pot smoking not as damaging as cigarettes – - CNN.com Blogs
thechart.blogs.cnn.com — “Science has shown the dangers of cigarette smoking on lungs-- smoking undermines lung function, causes lung cancer and long-term breathing problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).” View full resource at thechart.blogs.cnn.com
Most Recently Shared on January 11, 2012 at 2:17 pm By:
elizabeth cohen Health Professional
Smoking pot in moderation might help your lungs...but then there's that higher risk of psychosis thing.... http://t.co/OJclZ8zu #cnn
Health Petition: Ask Starbucks: Make all outdoor seating areas smoke-free! | Change.org
change.org — “The health risks associated with exposure to secondhand smoke are clear: Secondhand smoke can cause lung cancer, heart disease, low birth-weight, and...” View full resource at change.org
Most Recently Shared on January 4, 2012 at 9:01 pm By:
Change.org Health Organization
Don't want secondhand smoke with your @Starbucks #coffee? Help one woman tell the company to go smoke-free! http://t.co/OZ7MdttZ
Symposier - Lung Cancer screening CT scans may also identify heavy smokers with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
symposier.com — “Uploaded and shared in Youtube by: TheJAMAReport — Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or C-O-P-D is a major cause of death for heavy smokers. The onset of the disease can be insidious and is often underdiagnosed until it reaches a more advanced stage. A new study finds using computed tomography or C-T scans when screening smokers for lung cancer can also help detect C-O-P-D. Catherine Dolf has more in this week's JAMA Report.” View full resource at symposier.com
Most Recently Shared on December 7, 2011 at 3:20 am By:
Lung Cancer screening CT scans may also identify heavy smokers with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. http://t.co/zZj6SE8h
Sarah Lewis: Lung Cancer and the Black Community
huffingtonpost.com — “Health statistics tell an ugly story about Black America. By leagues, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in America and if the overall statistics are bad, the numbers for African-Americans are even worse.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on December 7, 2011 at 2:54 am By:
Sarah Lewis: Lung Cancer and the Black Community: Health statistics tell an ugly story about Black America. By l... http://t.co/jZxSrvWp
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