Lung cancer forms in the lungs and can spread to other organs. It is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, with around 200,000 new cases and 159,000 deaths annually. Smoking is the primary risk factor, causing around 90% of lung cancer cases. The two main types are non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer, which are diagnosed and treated differently depending on the cancer's stage and size. Research continues on new treatments to improve survival rates.

1. Lung CancerBy: Emily Bruce

2. What is Lung Cancer? Cancerous cells that form in the lining of the lungs It can be in one or both of the lungs Can form cancerous tumors which can spread

3. Statistics The leading cancerous deathSecond most common cancerAbout 200,000 cases annuallyAn estimated 159,390 people will die from lung cancer this year.

4. Risk Factors Tobacco (cigarette smoke) is the #1 cause Accounts for 90% of all cases

5. 25% is from second-hand smokeRadonAsbestos exposure PollutionFamily historyAge

6. Types of Lung CancerNon-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Most common type

7. About 80-85% are NSCLC

8. Grows more slowlySmall Cell Lung CancerSpreads more quickly and aggressively

9. Accounts for 15% of cases

10. Found mostly in heavy smokersSymptomsChest painWheezingFatigueLoss of appetiteContinuous coughCoughing up bloodShortness of breathe

11. Diagnoses and TreatmentsBiopsyCT scanX-RaySurgery

12. Chemotherapy

13. Radiation therapy

14. Stages and Treatment for NSCLC

16. Stages and Treatments of SCLCLimited StageThe cancer is confined to one area of the chest Include nearby lymph nodesTreated with radiation therapy and chemotherapyExtensive StageA tumor has spread beyond the lungAccounts for 70% of SCLC Treated with chemotherapy only

17. Research and StudiesClinical trials are taking placeMany ongoing studies to try find new treatments and improve the current method of treatmentSmokers with lung cancer that quit smoking can lessen the chance of having their cancer return Over 10,000 people are cured each year.