Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Smoking cigarettes and breathing in secondhand smoke are the leading causes of lung cancer, and it’s important to remember that this type of lung disease can affect anyone.
Lung cancer causes low iron by blocking its absorption. It is caused by several factors, including exposure to asbestos and cigarette smoking, which have been linked to lung cancer. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral used in many industrial and other commercial products. Sometimes asbestos is used in building materials such as insulation, ceiling tile, floor tile, shingles, siding, or wallboard joint compounds. A person can develop lung cancer if inhaling asbestos fibers into their lungs. In addition, cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, and about 70 are known to cause cancer. Therefore, people who smoke cigarettes for long periods are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer.
Lung cancer can be treated but not cured because it may recur (come back). Treatment options depend on where the tumor started and how far it has spread. The goal of treatment is to prolong life without causing side effects from unnecessary treatments that might not help a patient live or feel better.
