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Lung Cancer and Its Causation, Diagnosis and Treatment
INTRODUCTION
Lung cancer may also be the most tragic cancer because in most cases, it might have been prevented, 87% of lung cancer cases are caused by smoking Lung cancer has long been the most common cause of cancer death in men and since 1987 it has also become the most common cause of cancer death in women
Exposing the Double Standard of the Forgotten Cancer: Biggest Cancer Killer for Women and Men, Lung Cancer, Receives Least Research Funds
Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA), http://lcfamerica.org, new organization trying to give the gift of life this holiday season by highlighting lack of research funding and providing critical support for lung cancer. Lung cancer remains biggest cancer killer for women and men yet receives least funds for research because lung cancer remains only cancer where victims are stigmatized and blamed for their disease.
Lung Cancer Foundation of America Gives the Gift of Life This Holiday Season: Announces Inaugural $125,000 Scientific Research Grant
Lung cancer, the nation’s leading cause of cancer deaths for women and men remains the most under-funded, under-researched and under-supported cancer. There are currently no approved early detection tests for lung cancer. With a 5-year survival rate of only 15%, the prognosis for lung cancer has not changed in 40 years. A new organization, Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA) is trying to change this reality, and save lives by dramatically increasing the five-year survival rate for all stages of lung cancer. LCFA will accomplish this by providing the necessary and critical funding for creative and leading edge lung cancer research programs. This Holiday Season, LCFA is giving the gift of life and hope by announcing its inaug ...
Buy Mother's Day Gifts, Support Lung Cancer Research
Skip the typical Mother's Day gift basket this year and give your Mom beautiful jewelry that can make a difference. National Lung Cancer Partnership (http://www.nationallungcancerpartnership.org/main.cfm) is offering a bracelet with matching earrings made of Swarovski crystals and two stylish lapel pins to help raise awareness and research funding for lung cancer, the number one cancer killer of women in the U.S.
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