Food Additives Linked to Development of Lung Cancer
Article by Katie Kelley
Copyright (c) 2009 Katie Kelley
Researchers have recently discovered a startling link to the development of lung cancer as well as an increased progression of the cancer through the consumption of food additives and phosphates often found in inorganic foods. The research stems from a study conducted by the Seoul National University and was published in the January issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Science Daily reported that the study, which used a mouse model, found an “increased intake of inorganic phosphates stimulates lung cancer development in mice, and suggests that dietary regulation of inorganic phosphates may be critical for lung cancer treatment as well as prevention.”
A medical dictionary describes inorganic phosphates as any variety of salt or ester of phosphoric acid. Inorganic phosphates can be found in a number of processed foods including the following:
* cheeses
* meats
* beverages
* bakery products
Causes of Lung Cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) lung cancer “forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages” and there are two main types of lung cancer known as “small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, which are diagnosed based on how the cells look under a microscope.”
Approximately 215,020 new cases of both types of lung cancer were reported in 2008. During this same year, more than 161,000 individuals perished because of the disease, according to the NCI.
There are several known risk factors associated with the development of several different variations of cancer including the following as reported by the Mayo Clinic:
* smoking
* the sex of an individual
* exposure to secondhand smoke
* inhalation of radon gas and other chemicals
* family history of the condition
* alcohol consumption/abuse
Additionally, the Mayo Clinic reports several cancer symptoms that a potential victim of the condition may need to watch for in order to properly diagnose their disease. Signs and symptoms include:
* hoarseness
* wheezing
* chest pain
* coughing up blood
* development of a cough that does not fade
* development of a chronic cough, change in cough
Rare Lung Cancer Development: Mesothelioma
A condition known as mesothelioma cancer is a rare and extremely debilitating form of the condition. The cancer is considered rare, although more individuals are being diagnosed with the condition, which is considered fatal among victims. Mesothelioma is caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust and fibers, which often derived from working in mines, shipyards and construction fields.
Asbestos is a mineral derived from vermiculite, which was heavily mined during the late 19th and early 20th centuries until regulatory bodies deemed extensive exposure to the mineral unsafe. Unfortunately, the damage had already occurred among thousands of Americans as well as those around the world.
Upon even the slightest bit of asbestos exposure causes the commencement of cancerous cells on the lining of the mesothelium within the lungs and the lining of the peritoneum within the internal organs. Unfortunately, signs and symptoms of the condition remain dormant for several years and up to four decades.
Unfortunately, even after symptoms of the condition are revealed, they are often misdiagnosed as mesothelioma appears similar to other conditions. It may be necessary for an individual to locate an environmental toxin attorney to better assess the need for a mesothelioma lawsuit.
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