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Signs of lung cancer in women, are they more likely than men to develop lung cancer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A study found that women have a greater chance of developing lung cancers unrelated to smoking due to hormonal differences in the female body. Lungs can also be susceptible because females tend not only to produce less testosterone naturally but also evidence indicates an increased risk for estrogen-driven tumors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The reason this may occur on occasion has been attributed by researchers primarily (but not exclusively) from exposure and metabolism standpoint--namely, how much tobacco smoke enters the lungs when inhaled into the airways and eventually reaches other parts of our bodies where it might accumulate over time before any symptoms show up or even cause carcinogenic changes within these organs such as breasts, ovaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Men are more likely to develop lung cancers that affect the central airways in their lungs. They may have symptoms like coughing and breathing difficulty, instead of women who might experience fatigue or back pain as early signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many differences in the lungs of males and females.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the study, lung cancer in women is more likely to be classified as adenocarcinoma, while men are likelier to have squamous cell carcinomas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


A recent study of 1,728 patients with new diagnoses for both female and male individuals found significant differences between genders regarding what type of tumor they had. Females tended towards having adenocarcinomas, which make up about 30% percent combined, while males showed around 29% likelihood of developing SCCs or Squamous Cell Carcinomal tumors, which comprise only 20%.
Women are more likely to be diagnosed with less-fatal adenocarcinoma than men, but this is because they have more muscular symptoms. Men tend to develop squamous cell lung cancer that can go undetected for a long time and even cause death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The information about how each type of lung cancer develops and what its implications provided insight into some significant differences between genders when it comes down to diagnosing these diseases - one being that women often don't show any signs until the disease has progressed much further along in their lungs than male patients do; on top of all this, there's also evidence suggesting female smokers might need lower doses over time which offer fewer side effects compared every other smoker out there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Various factors such as lifestyle, environment, and biology can impact the threat of developing lung cancer. Women have a 1 in 16 chance to develop it over their lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smoking<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Tobacco is a cancer-causing agent that takes the lives of women every year. It accounts for 80%-90% of female lung cancers, and it is essential not to become complacent about its risks because many people do not understand how deadly tobacco can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Recent studies in the female population have supported a correlation between cigarettes and lung cancer. Women may be more susceptible to carcinogens as they are less equipped with enzymes that can break down these toxins, which is why women experience higher rates of lung cancer after fewer years than men do when exposed to these chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


There is evidence that female smokers are less able to repair damaged DNA caused by smoking when compared to male smokers, which may contribute to women at greater risk for certain types of lung cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Estrogen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Women are at a higher risk of developing lung cancer than men, and recent studies indicate that estrogen may be part of the reason why. Estrogen might make women more sensitive to carcinogens or facilitate tumor growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


One study found that breast tumors exposed to estrogen were three times as likely to become malignant compared with those without exposure While it is unclear what effect this hormone has on other kinds of cancers such as lung cancer, these early findings could have far-reaching implications for both sexes because they shed light into how some diseases progress in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Research has found that early menopause correlates with a reduced risk of lung cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mutations of Genes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Two that have been specifically identified as necessary for women when it comes to lung cancer risk are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR):<\/strong> This protein is on the surface of lung cancers. It's most common in women and nonsmokers, but smoking also increases your risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women are three times more likely than men to carry the mutated Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog gene (KRAS).<\/strong> The KRAS mutation can make a tumor much more aggressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other Risk Factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Exposure to radon in the home, secondhand smoke, and environmental\/occupational exposures are all factors that can increase your likelihood of developing lung cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Treatment<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many factors go into developing a treatment plan for cancer. One of the most important is your sex; research suggests it matters more than you might think. Women consistently respond better to therapies than men, even though researchers don't know why this may be the case - but there could be hormonal differences at play here (since women have higher levels).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To develop an appropriate course of action, consult with your doctor about which treatments will work best for you individually based on these considerations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n