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Several studies have shown that the implementation of the TAC annual preventive reduce 20 percent of deaths from lung cancer in populations at risk, which for the director of the department of chest medicine at the University of Navarra Hospital and principal investigator of one of them, Dr. Javier Zulueta, should serve to reopen the debate about its effectiveness in the future.

IELCAP international study, published recently and included the participation of the University Hospital of Navarra and the Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA), University of Navarra, and the recent research conducted by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and funded by the U.S. government, endorse the importance of this diagnostic test in the increased survival of patients with lung cancer. (more…)

In most cases a result of smoking, lung cancer remains the 1st cause cancer in humans and is becoming the most common cancer of women to breast cancer. Often diagnosed late, his chances of recovery are still limited. Only effective prevention: stop smoking!

What is lung cancer?
Also known as lung cancer or lung, is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs. Over 90% of cases it is caused by tobacco.

• smoking “active”: the risk increases with the number of cigarettes smoked per day and the number of years of smoking,
• Smoking or “passive”: people who live or work with smokers also inhale the smoke can develop lung cancer.

In 10% of cases, lung cancer is secondary to occupational exposure: asbestos, tar, arsenic, nickel, chromium, silica .. However, smoking is still increasing significantly the risk among workers exposed to these substances. (more…)