Lung Diseases Biography
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Genentech BioOncology is
dedicated to advancing the science of lung cancer therapy through comprehensive
research and education. Lung cancers typically arise from epithelial linings of
air passages.1 The presence of lung tumors may be confirmed from a variety of
sources, including the sputum, pleural fluid, or other lung samples.2 Depending
upon the cellular morphology under a microscope, lung cancer is broadly divided
into 2 main types: small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer
(NSCLC).2
Types of Lung Cancer SCLC:
Approximately 13% of lung cancers belong to the SCLC category. This type of
lung cancer is a more aggressive form of the disease and tends to spread
quickly2 NSCLC: A vast majority of lung cancers (≈87%) belong to the NSCLC category.2
Based on histologic features, NSCLC is further divided into 3 main subtypes,
namely adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma2
Squamous cell carcinomas
typically arise from thin, flat squamous cells; in contrast, adenocarcinomas
arise from mucus-secreting cells that line the alveoli. Lung Cancer Demographic
Statistics Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men (second
only to prostate cancer) and women (second only to breast cancer), accounting
for ≈15% of all new cancers diagnosed. Lung cancer mainly afflicts older
people, with a reported average age of 71 years at the time of diagnosis; fewer
than 3% of lung cancers are detected in people younger than 45 years, The
American Cancer Society estimates that in 2010, 222,520 new cases of lung
cancer were diagnosed in the United States (116,750 men and 105,770 women).1
Studies indicate that African American men are ≈40% more likely to develop lung
cancer than Caucasian men. More people succumb to lung cancer than to colon,
breast, and prostate cancers combined.1 Current estimates indicate that more
than 400,000 lung cancer nd women (second only to breast cancer), accounting
for ≈15% of all new cancers diagnosed. Lung cancer mainly afflicts older
people, with a reported average age of 71 years at the time of diagnosis; fewer
than 3% of lung cancers are detected in people younger
than 45 years, The
American Cancer Society estimates that in 2010, 222,520 new cases of
lung
cancer were diagnosed in the United States (116,750 men and 105,770
women).1
Studies indicate that African American men are ≈40% more likely to
develop lung
cancer than Caucasian men. More people succumb to lung cancer than to
colon,
breast, and prostate cancers combined.1 Current estimates indicate that
more
than 400,000 lung cancer survivors live in the United States today, The
American Cancer Society
estimates 157,300 lung cancer deaths to occur annually (86,220 men and
71,080
women), accounting for ≈28% of all cancer deaths1,3 Lung Cancer
Epidemiology Several
risk factors have been identified that make people more susceptible
survivors live in the United States today, The American Cancer Society
estimates 157,300 lung cancer deaths to occur annually (86,220 men and
71,080
women), accounting for ≈28% of all cancer deaths1,3 Lung Cancer
Epidemiology Several
risk factors have been identified that make people more susceptible to
lung
cancer1, Smoking is a leading risk factor
for lung cancer, accounting for ≈87% of lung cancer deaths. Second-hand
smoke
also remains a major cause for concern, accounting for 3,000 lung cancer
deaths
each year. People who quit smoking before they reach age 50 reduce their
risk
of dying from lung cancer by half in the next 15 years, compared with
those who
continue to smoke Additional risk factors for lung cancer include
exposure to
asbestos fibers, diesel exhaust, radiation, and high levels of arsenic
in the
drinking water..
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