Lung Cancer Facts Blacks Need | BlackDoctor

The world is in mourning from the recent news that Donna Summer recently died from lung cancer. Did you know that Blacks are 50% more likely to die from lung cancer than other groups?

Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs. Your lungs are two spongy organs in your chest that take in oxygen when you inhale and release carbon dioxide when you exhale.

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Lung Cancer Facts?

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, among both men and women. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than do colon, prostate, ovarian and breast cancers combined.

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People who smoke have the greatest risk of lung cancer. The risk of lung cancer increases with the length of time and number of cigarettes you?ve smoked. If you quit smoking, even after smoking for many years, you can significantly reduce your chances of developing lung cancer.

Lung cancer typically doesn?t cause signs and symptoms in its earliest stages. Signs and symptoms of lung cancer typically occur only when the disease is advanced.

Signs and symptoms of lung cancer may include:

? A new cough that doesn?t go away
? Changes in a chronic cough or ?smoker?s cough?
? Coughing up blood, even a small amount
? Shortness of breath
? Chest pain
? Wheezing
? Hoarseness
? Losing weight without trying
? Bone pain
? Headache

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