Today is World Lung Cancer Day

World Lung Cancer Day is a day to celebrate, commemorate and support the people affected by lung cancer.

What is Lung Cancer?

Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the lungs, it is called lung cancer.

Lung cancer begins in the lungs and may spread to lymph nodes or other organs in the body, such as the brain. Cancer from other organs also may spread to the lungs. When cancer cells spread from one organ to another, they are called metastases.

Lung cancers usually are grouped into two main types called small cell and non-small cell (including adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma). These types of lung cancer grow differently and are treated differently. Non-small cell lung cancer is more common than small cell lung cancer.

There are three main types of lung cancer. Each is unique and comes with its own characteristics.

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This is the most common type of lung cancer. About 85% of lung cancers are non-small cell lung cancers. Squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell carcinoma are all subtypes of non-small cell lung cancer.

Small Cell Lung Cancer

Small cell lung cancer is also called oat cell cancer. About 10%-15% of lung cancers are small cell lung cancers. This type of lung cancer tends to spread quickly.

Lung Carcinoid Tumor

Fewer than 5% of lung cancers are lung carcinoid tumors. They are also sometimes called lung neuroendocrine tumors. Most of these tumors grow slowly and rarely spread.

Personalized Cause and Pearl Awareness Ribbon Pins

Personalized Cause recognizes lung cancer awareness with two pins. The first is pearl, which represents lung cancer. It comes in a personalized and non-personalized version. The second is fabric ribbons. These also come in personalized and non-personalized versions. The third is wristbands. One type of wristband is debossed with the words KNOW MORE, a play on words about awareness and a cure. The wristbands can also be personalized with a one hundred piece minimum.

We also offer pearl and white awareness ribbon pins in a personalized and non-personalized version. This color combination represents lung cancer acquired in ways other than smoking.

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