Lung Cancer Support Groups and Foundations WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Lung Cancer Support Groups and Foundations
Lung cancer is characterized by unwanted growths in the lung tissues.1 It is one of the most common cancers in the world.2 The chance of recovery depends on the type and size of the tumor, as well as the overall health status of the patient.3
Below are list of support groups and foundations for lung cancer.
Fast Facts:
- Common symptoms include coughing out blood, weight loss, shortness of breath, and chest pain.2
- Lung cancer was uncommon before 1930s, but increased as smoking worsened over time.4
- The risk of lung cancer depends on the length of time one smokes and the number of cigarettes consumed.5
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Lung Cancer
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 MedlinePlus: Lung Cancer
- ↑ MedicineNet: What Is The Prognosis (Outcome) Of Lung Cancer?
- ↑ WebMD: Lung Cancer Statistics
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Lung Cancer
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- Last update: Oct. 27, 2009
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- Contributor: Lesgreen Babaran, PTRP
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP AND FOUNDATION, LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS, LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, LUNG CANCER FOUNDATIONS, LUNG CANCER FOUNDATION
- Last update: Oct. 27, 2009
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