Lung cancer

The lungs are a pair of cone-shaped organs that are situated inside the chest. The lungs bring oxygen into the body and take out carbon dioxide, which is a waste product of the cells of the body. Tubes called bronchi make up the inside of the lungs. Your lungs have an extensive network of blood and lymph vessels. Cancer cells may grow into these vessels and be carried by the blood or lymph and be deposited elsewhere in the body. Cancer can spread from the lungs to almost any site in the body. Most commonly it spreads to the brain, bone, bone marrow and liver. Lung cancer takes many years to develop. It is the second most common cancer in women.
There are two basic types of lung cancer - small cell and non-small cell cancer. These different types grow and spread in different ways. Small cell lung cancer is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the tissues of the lungs. It is usually found in people who smoke or who used to smoke cigarettes. The non-small cell type of lung cancer is a common disease and is usually associated with people who used to smoke, passive smoking and radon (a radioactive gas) exposure.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
These can include:- hoarseness - persistent cough - blood in your phlegm - shortness of breath - chest pain - loss of appetite - difficulty in swallowing - weakness - paleness - high temperature - joint swelling - bone pain or tenderness - weight loss
Smoking causes about 85% of lung cancer cases. Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 different chemicals, many of which are proven carcinogens (materials that are known to cause cancer). Lung cancer occurs most in people over 50 who have a long history of cigarette smoking.

RISK FACTORS
The risk of lung cancer increases, the more cigarettes smoked per day.
Also, the earlier the age at which smoking began, the greater the risk of lung cancer.
Passive smoking is also known to increase the risk.
In rare cases, exposure to certain industrial substances, such as arsenic, certain organic chemicals and asbestos.
Radiation exposure from occupational, medical and environmental sources.

EXAMINATIONS
If the patient has a persistent cough that produces phlegm, the phlegm will be examined for cancer cells. The doctor may order a chest X-ray or a specialised X-ray such as the CAT scan, which helps to locate any abnormal spots in the lungs. A bronchoscopy may be performed. A bronchoscope is a small tube inserted through the nose or mouth, down the throat, into the bronchial tubes. During this examination, the doctor may also obtain a biopsy or other sample of lung tissue to test for cancer cells. Pressure is felt during the examination but very seldom pain.

TREATMENTSurgery may cure lung cancer. It is used in early stages of the disease. Radiation therapy can also be used. This is used: in a combination with chemotherapy and sometimes with surgery to offer relief from pain. Chemotherapy may be used: in a combination with chemotherapy and sometimes with surgery to offer relief from pain.
along with surgery.
in more advanced stages of the cancer.
in all the stages of small cell cancer.

PREVENTION :
STOP SMOKING
1.Try to avoid second-hand smoke/passive smoking.
2.Ask questions about your work environment if you are exposed to industrial dusts and fumes as it can be very dangerous.

Cristiano Ronaldo Transfer to Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo was finally unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Monday in front of a record-breaking 75,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

Cristiano was given the number 9 shirt and will now be known as CR9 as opposed to CR7 from his Manchester United days.

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiros

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiros was born on February 5, 1985, in Madeira, Portugal to Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and Jose Diniz Aveiro. Cristiano has an elder brother, Hugo and two elder sisters, Elma and Liliana Catia. His name was inspired by the former US-president, Ronald Reagan, whom his father was influenced by. In 2007, he won PFA Young Player of the Year, PFA Player of the Year, PFA Fans' Player of the Year, Portuguese Footballer of the Year, FWA Footballer of the Year, Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year and Manchester United's Players' Player of the Year. The year 2008 also saw him taking back the PFA Player Of The Year Award for the second time running. That same year, Ronaldo also had to deal with controversies regarding his club transfer to Spanish giants, Real Madrid. He eventually chose to stay with Manchester United and stressed to the public that he has no intentions of leaving the club.Cristiano now lives with his cousin, Nuno and his brother in law Ze. When he is not on the field, he is a very family oriented person. Growing up, when he was about to choose soccer as his career, he said that it was very difficult for him as that would mean lesser time with his family, especially his mother, whom he says play a major role in his life.During his free time, Cristiano enjoys cooking. He mentioned in an interview that he usually cooks before he leaves for his soccer practice. Because he is constantly training, Cristiano rarely has time to watch TV. If he does get the time to watch, he says he loves watching one of the local Portuguese game show which is mostly about trivia questions. Cristiano is an avid learner and he takes interest in learning new things everyday. Among Cristiano's biggest pet peeves are smoking, people who don't make an effort and dishonesty.When the tsunami hit South East Asia, Cristiano flew to Indonesia to help those in need. He auctioned off a few stuff to help raise funds for charity. He hopes to get involved in more charity projects in the future because he believes his star status will help him reach out to others for help.