Lung Cancer
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. .
What is “Cancer”
Insurance?
Cancer
insurance provides benefits only if you get cancer. If yes, then Cancer
policies sold today
vary widely in cost and coverage. If you decide to purchase a cancer
insurance policy, contact
different companies and agents, and compare the policies before you buy.
Cancer insurance is
sometimes referred to as a specified disease or dreaded disease policy.
It is also necessary if you
are considering the purchase of cancer insurance or other specified
disease type coverage, it is a
good idea to carefully review your current health insurance policies.
Before going for cancer
insurance you should make it clear from agent or company that all
expenses will be covered by
policy or only hospital costs will be bared by cancer insurance policy.
Many cancer insurance
policies have fixed cost limits. Cancer insurance is not a substitute for
comprehensive coverage.
What is cancer of the lung?
How common is lung cancer?
What causes lung cancer?
What are the types of lung cancer?
What are the signs and symptoms of lung cancer?
How is lung cancer diagnosed?
What is staging of lung cancer?
How is lung cancer treated?
What is the prognosis (outcome) of lung cancer?
How can lung cancer be prevented?
Lung Cancer At A Glance. |
