Although lung cancer is the number one cause of death in the US, many Americans still do not realize its significance and how to prevent from being a victim. To understand cancer, it is useful have an idea of how cancerous cells reproduce. Typical cells grow and produce new cells that are required for the body to run properly. However sometimes the development goes off course and more cells are formed than needed. Eventually, the …showed first 75 words of 1706 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1706 total…effects include coughing, difficulty swallowing, painful breathing and short breath. It also makes the patient's skin and eyes very sensitive for about six weeks therefore they are told to avoid direct sunlight. Although lung cancer will not strike each and everyone who smokes, is exposed to randon or abestos, it is still good to know the basics of what occurs during this process. Who knows what'll happen so it is certainly beneficial to be informed.