7 Warning Signs of Lung Cancer You Should Not Ignore

Lung cancer is a serious problem in the United States: the National Cancer Institute estimates that one out of 14 people will be diagnosed in their lifetimes and it now exceeds breast cancer as the number one cause of cancer-related death in women. The biggest cause of this, of course, is tobacco use: nearly 90% of lung cancer is related to a past or present habit of smoking or of being exposed to secondhand smoke. Other causes are air pollution and exposure to elements like asbestos. As with any cancer, early detection and treatment can greatly increase the chance of …read more