Lung cancer is considered the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. There are approximately 180,000 diagnosed cases in America, with 90% dying from lung cancer alone. Despite its number, it is the most preventable cancer. Like any cancer, it spreads quickly if not taken seriously, due to abnormal cell growth. Abnormal cell growth often leads to the formation of tumors. This cancer is very common and very deadly. The following common symptoms of lung cancer may include excessive coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath, hoarse voice, swelling of the face and neck, unexplained loss of appetite, and fatigue. It can be difficult to determine if someone has lung cancer. The person must become aware of their body and consult a doctor as soon as possible. The use of x-rays is commonly used for most patients, providing a visual if a tumor exists. Otherwise, the use of CT and MRI is also used, providing better visibility on certain patients. According to the American Cancer Society, statistics show that more than 228,190 new cases of lung cancer are reported each year, 57% males and 43% females. pie. This figure shows that lung cancer probably affects men. The number of reported deaths is also estimated at 159,480, of which 54% were men and only 46% were women. Concerns about lung cancer are responsible for 27% of cancer deaths in the United States. The contribution of lung cancer plays a significant role in many deaths in the United States. Additionally, most patients are men. A man's lifetime risk of developing lung cancer is about 1 in 13; for a woman, the risk is about 1 in 16. These figures include both smokers and non-smokers. For smokers the risk is much higher, while for non-smokers the risk is lower. (Accor...... middle of paper ...... wait.ReferencesAmerican Cancer Society Retrieved from http://www.cancer.org/cancer/lungcancer-non-smallcell/detailedguide/non-small-cell - key lung cancer statisticsLynn, J. (2008). Improving end-of-life care: a reference book for health care managers and clinicians. Oxford: Oxford University Press. . Genes, Lifestyle, and Environment. Facts on File Science Library: The New Biology, Nass, SJ, and National Cancer Policy Forum (US), Institute of Medicine (US). ) (2008). Improving the quality of cancer clinical trials: workshop summary Washington, DC: National Academies Press. Denial and quality of life in lung cancer patients. 2011). Treatment of lung cancer New York: Nova Science Publishers..