What is

Lung Cancer?
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What is Lung Cancer?
Cancer is a disease in which cells in the
body grow out of control. When cancer
starts in the lungs, it is called "lung
cancer".
Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of
abnormal cells that starts in one or both
lungs. These abnormal cells do not carry
out the functions of normal lung cells and
do not develop into healthy lung tissue.
With time, the abnormal cells start to form
tumors that interfere with the functioning
of the lung
 Lung Cancer Cases in
Indonesia
According to the latest who data published in 2020
Lung cancers deaths in indonesia reached 28,633 or
1.69% of total deaths. The age adjusted death rate is
12.46 per 100,000 of population. ranks indonesia is 93
in the world.
How terrible is lung cancer?
 What are the risk factors
for lung cancer?
• Smoking • Other Substances

• Secondhand Smoke • Personal or Family History

of Lung Cancer
• Radon
• Radiation Therapy to the
• Diet Chest
 Smoking
Cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor for lung
cancer. In the United States, cigarette smoking is linked to
about 80% to 90% of lung cancer deaths. People who smoke
cigarettes are 15 to 30 times more likely to get lung cancer or
die from lung cancer than people who do not smoke. Even
smoking a few cigarettes a day or smoking occasionally
increases the risk of lung cancer. The more years a person
smokes and the more cigarettes smoked each day, the more risk
goes up..
 Secondhand Smoke
Smoke from other people’s cigarettes, pipes, or cigars (
secondhand smoke) also causes lung cancer. When a
person breathes in secondhand smoke, it is like he or she
is smoking. In the United States, one out of four people
who don’t smoke, including 14 million children,
were exposed to secondhand smoke during 2013 to 2014.
 Radon
After smoking, radon is the second leading cause of lung
cancer in the United States. Radon is a naturally occurring gas
that forms in rocks, soil, and water. It cannot be seen, tasted,
or smelled. People who live or work in these condition and
buildings breathe in high radon levels. Over long periods of
time, radon can cause lung cancer. The risk of lung cancer
from radon exposure is higher for people who smoke than for
people who don’t smoke.
 Other Substances

Examples of substances found at some workplaces that

increase risk include asbestos, arsenic, diesel exhaust, and
some forms of silica and chromium. For many of these
substances, the risk of getting lung cancer is even higher
for those who smoke. Living in areas with higher levels
of air pollution may increase the risk of getting lung
cancer.
 Personal or Family History of
Lung Cancer
If you are a lung cancer survivor, there is a risk that you
may develop another lung cancer, especially if you smoke.
Your risk of lung cancer may be higher if your parents,
brothers or sisters, or children have had lung cancer. This
could be true because they also smoke, or they live or work
in the same place where they are exposed to radon and other
substances that can cause lung cancer.
 Radiation Therapy to the Chest

Cancer survivors who had radiation therapy to the chest are

at higher risk of lung cancer.
 Diet

Scientists are studying many different foods and dietary

supplements to see whether they change the risk of getting
lung cancer. There is much we still need to know. We do
know that people who smoke and take beta-carotene
supplements have increased risk of lung cancer.
The effects of
lung cancer
 • Eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables.Choose a healthy diet with a

Prevention variety of fruits and vegetables. Food sources of vitamins and

nutrients are best. Avoid taking large doses of vitamins in pill form,
There's no sure way to prevent lung cancer, but you can as they may be harmful. For instance, researchers hoping to reduce
reduce your risk if you: the risk of lung cancer in heavy smokers gave them beta carotene
• Don't smoke. If you've never smoked, don't start. Talk to your supplements. Results showed the supplements actually increased the
family about not smoking so that they can understand how to risk of cancer in smokers.
• Exercise most days of the week. If you don't exercise regularly, start
avoid this major risk factor for lung cancer. Begin
out slowly. Try to exercise most days of the week.
conversations about the dangers of smoking with your family
early so that they know how to react to peer pressure.
• Stop smoking. Stop smoking now. Quitting reduces your risk
of lung cancer, even if you've smoked for years. Talk to your
doctor about strategies and stop-smoking aids that can help
you quit. Options include nicotine replacement products,
medications and support groups.
• Avoid secondhand smoke. If you live or work with a smoker,
urge him or her to quit. At the very least, ask they to smoke
outside. Avoid areas where people smoke, such as bars and
restaurants, and seek out smoke-restaurant.
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cancer
Thank you for
listening!
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