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Prevention plans are the most cost-effective means of fighting lung cancer on national and global scale. While in most countries industrial and domestic carcinogens have been identified and banned, tobacco smoking still is quite widespread. Fighting tobacco smoking should be primary goal for lung cancer prevention.
Because prognosis depends heavily on early detection there have been several
attempts at secondary prevention. Regular chest radiography and sputum examination programs were not effective in early detection of this cancer and
did not resulted in reduction of mortality.
However in September 2003 one study published in Lancet is quite promising.
The study showed that spiral computed tomography and positron emission tomography were effective in detecting early stages of lung cancer in high risk
poipulation of heavy smokers.
Reference: Early lung-cancer detection with spiral CT and positron emission tomography in heavy smokers: 2-year results Lancet 2003; 362: 593-97
- See also: Cancer -- Oncology -- Chemotherapy
Prevention plans are the most cost-effective means of fighting lung cancer on national and global scale. While in most countries industrial and domestic carcinogens have been identified and banned, tobacco smoking still is quite widespread. Fighting tobacco smoking should be primary goal for lung cancer prevention.
Because prognosis depends heavily on early detection there have been several
attempts at secondary prevention. Regular chest radiography and sputum examination programs were not effective in early detection of this cancer and
did not resulted in reduction of mortality.
However in September 2003 one study published in Lancet is quite promising.
The study showed that spiral computed tomography and positron emission tomography were effective in detecting early stages of lung cancer in high risk
poipulation of heavy smokers.
Reference: Early lung-cancer detection with spiral CT and positron emission tomography in heavy smokers: 2-year results Lancet 2003; 362: 593-97
- See also: Cancer -- Oncology -- Chemotherapy
Smokers who have been buyng cigarettes at 34 Leader Pharmacies in California will no longer be able to make a tobacco purchase at these drugstores, thanks to the California Medical Association Foundation. These organization established a goal to eliminate tobacco promotions and sales in California pharmacies. The leaders are exploring uniqye ways to deliver a better healthcare message to customers and communities regarding the use of tobacco. They offer alternatives such as smoking cessation products including gums, patches, and help lines. It is extremely difficult to quit eternally. Statistics has shown that around 40% start smoking again after have quitted for one year. Believe or not, tobacco products are responsible for an alarming death rate of five millions annually. Tobacco industries spent billions of dollars on advertising on their products, targeting kids majority. It is ironic that even with that life threatening lung cancer warning on the side of the box of cigarretes, smokers still act ignorance. Maybe it is time for healthcare industries to make it clear that new lungs are not covered in the health insurance policy...