Lung cancer forms in the tissues of these two organs sponges located in the thorax they receive oxygen when inhaled and release carbon dioxide when exhaled.
According to Mayo Clinic, world leader in medical care and research, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death all over the world.
The National Health Service (NHS) of the United Kingdom recently launched a campaign against this type of cancer that seeks to encourage people to identify symptoms of this disease and consult a doctor.
Under this objective they have launched the campaign called Help Us Help You, which is aimed mainly at people over 60 years of age, who are at higher risk of suffering from the disease.
The teacher Peter Johnson, national clinical director for cancer, referred to the importance of detecting the symptoms of lung cancer early, because doing so early can save lives.
“It’s vital that people stay alert for symptoms of suspected lung cancer, so if you have a continuous cough or shortness of breath, don’t ignore it or assume it’s something else, please see your doctor and get checked out,” he said.
The symptoms
The NHS explains that although there are usually no noticeable signs in the early stages of lung cancer, many people develop the following symptoms over time:
-Tos persistent
-Coughing up blood
-Persistent dyspnea
-unexplained tiredness
-Weightloss
-Pain when breathing or coughing
Keep in mind that although people who have never smoked can develop lung cancer, smoking is the most common cause of lung cancer (representing 72% of cases, according to the NHS). This is because this activity involves regularly inhaling a series of toxic substances.