Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both of the lungs. While normal lung tissue cells reproduce and develop into healthy lung tissue, these abnormal cells reproduce rapidly and never grow into normal lung tissue. Lumps of cancer cells (tumors) then form and disrupt the lung, making it difficult to function properly.More than 87% of lung cancers are smoking related. However, not all smokers develop lung cancer. Quitting smoking reduces an individual's risk significantly, although former smokers remain at greater risk for lung cancer than people who never smoked. Exposure to other carcinogens such as asbestos and radon gas also increases an individual's risk, especially when combined with cigarette or cigar smoking.Tuesday, July 24, 2007
What is lung cancer?
Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both of the lungs. While normal lung tissue cells reproduce and develop into healthy lung tissue, these abnormal cells reproduce rapidly and never grow into normal lung tissue. Lumps of cancer cells (tumors) then form and disrupt the lung, making it difficult to function properly.More than 87% of lung cancers are smoking related. However, not all smokers develop lung cancer. Quitting smoking reduces an individual's risk significantly, although former smokers remain at greater risk for lung cancer than people who never smoked. Exposure to other carcinogens such as asbestos and radon gas also increases an individual's risk, especially when combined with cigarette or cigar smoking.
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HL277 Non small cell lung cancer –help us with a research project – get $40 US
Dear Friends
The Patients Voice would like to take this opportunity to invite you to a new research project.
We are looking to interview people who either care for or suffer from non small cell lung cancer. The study will help improve the quality of the information provided to patients and carers in your situation.
The interview lasts for thirty minutes and is conducted online. This means you can participate from your own home.
Not just that if you do qualify and complete the study you will be rewarded with $40 US or £20 or the equivalent in your own currency.
Geography is no restriction all you will need is to be able to speak English.
If you are interested the best way forward is to join The Patients Voice itself by going to
Http://www.thepatientsvoice.org
Alternatively you can email me and I will arrange to send you a link to the survey
Thanks very much for your help in advance.
With best wishes
Belinda Shale
www.thepatientsvoice.org
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