In the month of awareness about the world of lung cancer, Brasilia organized on Saturday a plan of action in the Road Pilot to inform the public that the best way to prevent the development of the disease is dropping the cigarette. This type of cancer is the most common and is currently the second leading cause of deaths in Brazil, according to the Brazilian Association of Cancer, organizer of the event.
The proposal of the organizers is educational, and wants to show the impact of disease on public health and work inefficiency of the stigma of treatment.
- The public health problem is serious because the cancer of the lung is the second leading cause of mortality in the country. The lawsuit wants to show that the disease is treated, but that the most effective way to avoid it is prevention - explained the cancer Mauricio Buso.
Smoking is the main cause of the disease. In the Federal District, 28% of the population are smokers. Every year, 250 new cases are diagnosed. According to the cancer, smokers are 80% more than the chances of developing cancer of the lung.
- And it's not only the active smokers, the liabilities have also chances of having the disease. In the latter case, the solution is to avoid the most peaceful coexistence with those who make use of the cigarette - he added.
According to data of the association, 50% of young people experiment with cigarettes and 20% have developed the habit of cultural issues to be included in a group, or even genetic.
- If the parents smoke, the chances of the person is addicted is even greater, but the person does not try, why not pass. The secret is not to have the curiosity and not try - teaches Buso.
Diagnosis and treatment
The diagnosis of the disease can be done early, but most patients who seek a pulmonologist or GP already have the disease in advanced stages.
- Patients are usually between 55 years and 60. And in these cases the treatment is more difficult, but still you can use medication lighter, less aggressive and provide a better life for these people - guaranteed.
The symptoms of the disease are cough, shortness of breath, phlegm with blood, weight loss.
- Smokers develop diseases such as emphysema, which has the same symptoms of cancer. When the problem is getting worse, they do not seek a doctor because they imagine that the symptoms are effects of lung disease, and end up not paying attention to the issue - warned the doctor.
To make the diagnosis of lung cancer, it's an X-ray, also available in the public hospitals, and clinical examination. - The late diagnosis is the cause of failure in the treatment of patients by 80%.
How to quit smoking
According Mauricio BOSU, the most frequent question is how to stop smoking.
- The secret to success is to ditch the habit change their habits.
Only a third of the smokers to leave the defect alone. Most have to seek medical treatment and other alternatives.
Anyone willing to stop smoking can call the number to dial 0800-611997 for Health guidelines and to receive free medication.
The proposal of the organizers is educational, and wants to show the impact of disease on public health and work inefficiency of the stigma of treatment.
- The public health problem is serious because the cancer of the lung is the second leading cause of mortality in the country. The lawsuit wants to show that the disease is treated, but that the most effective way to avoid it is prevention - explained the cancer Mauricio Buso.
Smoking is the main cause of the disease. In the Federal District, 28% of the population are smokers. Every year, 250 new cases are diagnosed. According to the cancer, smokers are 80% more than the chances of developing cancer of the lung.
- And it's not only the active smokers, the liabilities have also chances of having the disease. In the latter case, the solution is to avoid the most peaceful coexistence with those who make use of the cigarette - he added.
According to data of the association, 50% of young people experiment with cigarettes and 20% have developed the habit of cultural issues to be included in a group, or even genetic.
- If the parents smoke, the chances of the person is addicted is even greater, but the person does not try, why not pass. The secret is not to have the curiosity and not try - teaches Buso.
Diagnosis and treatment
The diagnosis of the disease can be done early, but most patients who seek a pulmonologist or GP already have the disease in advanced stages.
- Patients are usually between 55 years and 60. And in these cases the treatment is more difficult, but still you can use medication lighter, less aggressive and provide a better life for these people - guaranteed.
The symptoms of the disease are cough, shortness of breath, phlegm with blood, weight loss.
- Smokers develop diseases such as emphysema, which has the same symptoms of cancer. When the problem is getting worse, they do not seek a doctor because they imagine that the symptoms are effects of lung disease, and end up not paying attention to the issue - warned the doctor.
To make the diagnosis of lung cancer, it's an X-ray, also available in the public hospitals, and clinical examination. - The late diagnosis is the cause of failure in the treatment of patients by 80%.
How to quit smoking
According Mauricio BOSU, the most frequent question is how to stop smoking.
- The secret to success is to ditch the habit change their habits.
Only a third of the smokers to leave the defect alone. Most have to seek medical treatment and other alternatives.
Anyone willing to stop smoking can call the number to dial 0800-611997 for Health guidelines and to receive free medication.
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