Nicotine is not the main problem. It is the tar, resins and other toxins in tobacco products that mostly cause the cillia to die and growths to form. Nicotine is, however, used in large doses as a pesticide so be careful not to overdo it with the patches.
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
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Lung Cancer has surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in women.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally. It is often diagnosed at advanced stages, which makes it challenging to treat effectively. Early detection and lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking can help reduce the risk of developing lung cancer.
Approximately 171,600 new cases of lung cancer occurred in 1999. It accounts for 28% of cancer deaths, 14% of all cancer diagnoses, and is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women
Lung, stomach, liver, colon and breast cancer cause the most cancer deaths each year.
By far, by numbers, the leading cause of cancer death is from lung cancer both small and non small cell, of which 229,000 new cases will be diagnosed in the USA; and is responsible for 160,000 deaths in the USA.
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Each year, about 170,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer.