Case study: The fight against lung cancer in the 20th century Flashcards
How did science and technology play an important role in diagnosis?
CT Scans and PET-CT Scans have been essential in finding out how advanced a tumour is.
Bronchoscopes have made it possible to take a sample of cells from a patient’s lung.
Transplants have made it possible for lungs to be replaced.
Radiotherapy has made it possible for concentrated waves to be used to interrupt the growth of tumours and even shrink them.
Chemotherapy floods the body with chemicals to be used as a relieving or curing measure for cancer cells.
How did government action help reduce cases?
1965: Ban on television advertising of cigarettes.
2007: ban on smoking in public places and the age of being allowed to buy tobacco was raised from 16 to 18.
Tax on tobacco has been raised over time.
In today’s world, cigarette packaging displays distressing images and it is illegal to smoke in cars when small children are present.
