Many cancer awareness organizations judged last month awareness month lung cancer; this year lung cancer will claim the lives of over 100,000 Americans. Despite these statistics, lung cancer is often latent until it has reached an advanced level, making it difficult to treat. We would encourage people to educate themselves and others to increase their intake of lung cancer awareness and related diseases such as mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure that affects thousands each year is one of the most painful cancers and cancers of the lung most difficult to treat.
Doctors face difficulties in diagnosing any form of lung cancer, as there is no selection process established as those that exist for breast and prostate cancer diagnosis. Mesothelioma diagnosis is even more difficult to do because of the long latency period and the aggressive nature of the disease. Mesothelioma is usually directly associated with occupational exposure to asbestos and environmental and although it is more often diagnosed in men over 50, it was found that more women and young people were exposed to asbestos at second hand, and they are at risk. for a diagnosis of mesothelioma and
We encourage all individuals who have been exposed to asbestos in their lives - whether professionally, second-hand, or the environment - to talk with their doctor about their exposure. The earlier a diagnosis of mesothelioma is made, the greater number of treatment options are available. In addition, we invite you to participate in numerous rallies and raising funds throughout the year to support research and treatment of lung cancer. Awareness to save lives; there are still a few days to participate and raise awareness of lung cancer in your community.
