LUNG CANCER

Lung cancer is a disease in which the cells in the body grow out of control.
Cancer from other organs also may spread to the lungs.
When cancer cells are spread from one organ to another they are called
metastases.
Lung cancer can cause blockages in your major airways.
It can also cause the buildup of fluid around the lungs, called a pleural effusion.
This may result in pain and shortness of breath.
Large tumors or pleural effusions can compress the lungs, decrease lung
function, and increase your risk of pneumonia.
The main reason for lung cancer is smoking.
There is a chance that non-smokers will also get lung cancer.
Smoke entering the lungs damages lung tissue.
The body will try to repair the damage, but due to continuous exposure, it
will fail.
Another causative agent is a radioactive gas called radon.
Radioactive gas can enter through small holes in buildings.
The gene mutation can increase the risk of developing lung cancer.
Treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.