Lung Cancer Flashcards
When did lung cancer start to increase
1918 it had increased to 10% and by 1927 it was more than 14%
When did the British medical research council publish a study and what was it
1950 and they said the rise in lung cancer was from smoking
When did deaths peak
1973 there was nearly 26000 deaths and the death rate for women continued to rise until 1990s
Why is diagnosis so difficult
People don’t realise their symptoms lead to lung cancer and it has become to advanced
What do doctors use to diagnose
Technology has enabled improvements like PET-CT scan or a due to identify tthe cancerous cells
If lung cancer is detected early how can it be treated
Operation to remove the tumor or lung
How are transplants used for treatment
Cancerous cells are replaced with ones from a healthy. Donor
How is radiotherapy used for treatment
Waves of radiation are aimed at the tumor to shrink it
How does chemotherapy help with treatment
Injected with drugs to shrink tumour before surgery or relieve symptoms when surgery isn’t possible
How does the government prevent lung cancer
Banned smoking in public places 2007
Raised legal age to buy tobacco to 18 in 2007
Banned tobacco advertising 1965 and entirely by 2005
Removed cigarette products from display in shops 2012
Introduced stop smoking campaigns
