![]() Some researchers think that diet may also influence your risk. The risk is also higher in people that have pulmonary fibrosis or HIV infection. Lung tissue that was scarred by a disease or infection, such as scleroderma or tuberculosis, becomes at risk for tumors in that tissue. People who work with asbestos or are exposed to uranium dust or the radioactive gas radon are more likely to get lung cancer, especially if they smoke. People exposed to radiation therapy can also have a higher risk. People who live with someone who smokes are 20% to 30% more likely to get lung cancer than those who live in a smoke-free home. Secondhand tobacco smoke is also a cause. ![]() Some genetic glitches may put some people at higher risk. Former smokers are still slightly more likely to get it than nonsmokers. It’s responsible for about 85% of all cases. The outlook for someone with lung cancer depends on a lot of things, including what type they have, their overall health, and how advanced the disease is when doctors find it. Small-cell lung cancer makes up 10%-15% of lung cancers. Many times, it spreads to the liver, bone, and brain. It spreads quickly, often before symptoms appear. Almost all people who get it are smokers. It usually starts in the large, central bronchi. This is the most aggressive form of the disease. This type of tumor can grow faster and often spreads to nearby lymph nodes and distant parts of the body. They're rarer than adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, making up 10%-15% of lung cancers. Large-cell carcinomas are a group of cancers with large cells that tend to start along the lungs’ outer edges. Squamous cell carcinoma can also spread to the lymph nodes, bones, and other organs such as the liver. This type accounts for 30% of lung cancers, and it’s more common in men and people who smoke. Squamous cell carcinoma usually starts in the lung’s largest branches, which doctors call the central bronchi. People with this type tend to be younger than those with other kinds.Īdenocarcinoma can spread to the lymph nodes, bones, or other organs such as the liver. It mainly happens in people who smoke or who used to. Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Īdenocarcinoma is the most common kind of NSCLC. ![]() The two main types are non-small-cell lung cancer and small-cell lung cancer. There are more than 20 kinds of lung cancer. "Say a prayer today for my fellow talker Rush who just announced he has lung cancer and will be undergoing treatment," Lars Larson tweeted.The disease almost always starts in the spongy, pinkish gray walls of the lungs’ airways (called bronchi or bronchioles) or air sacs (called alveoli). Limbaugh's fans expressed shock about the diagnosis on Monday afternoon. His show "continues to be the most-listened-to national radio talk show in America," Premiere said when he renewed. "Rush is both a colleague and a dear friend, and I know he will handle the situation with courage and grace," said Rich Bressler, the president of Premiere's parent company iHeartMedia, in a statement. He renewed his deal with the syndication company Premiere Radio Networks in early January. Limbaugh's radio contract was due to expire later this year. The president recently called Limbaugh "a major star who never wavered despite the Fake News Hits he has had to endure. He is a Republican party icon and a close ally of President Trump's. Limbaugh has been hosting "The Rush Limbaugh Show" in national syndication for 31 years. ![]() But "there are going to be days that I'm not going to be able to be here, because I will be undergoing treatment, or I'm reacting to treatment." "I wish I didn't have to tell you this, and I thought about not trying to tell anybody, I thought about trying to do this without anybody knowing, because I don't like making things about me," Limbaugh said. He said the diagnosis was confirmed on January 20. Limbaugh, 69, told his radio audience Monday that he was diagnosed with an advanced stage of the disease. Rush Limbaugh, the most prominent political radio host in the United States, said Monday that he is beginning treatment for lung cancer. ![]()
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