Glória Maria: what is lung cancer –

Glória Maria passed away this morning / (Estevam Avellar/Disclosure)

Brazil was caught by surprise this Thursday morning (02) with the news of the death of journalist Glória Maria, aged 73. Glória made history on TV Globo, where she had been since the mid-70s. The veteran accumulated several successful works on the station.

The journalist was diagnosed with lung cancer four years ago, which has worsened in recent days.

WHAT IS LUNG CANCER

Lung cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the lungs and is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.

“Lung cancer is one of the most likely cancers to spread to the brain. Approximately 10% of patients with non-small cell lung cancer have brain metastases at initial diagnosis and up to 40% will eventually develop brain tumors during their illness. doctor Fabiano de Abreu Agrela.

In addition, another complication of the disease can also be the accumulation of fluid in the chest (pleural effusion). Lung cancer can cause fluid to build up in the space surrounding the affected lung in the chest cavity (pleural space), causing shortness of breath.

CAUSES OF LUNG CANCER

People who smoke have the highest risk of lung cancer. The risk of lung cancer increases with age and the number of cigarettes you’ve smoked. If you stop smoking, even after smoking for many years, you can significantly reduce your chances of developing lung cancer.

But it can also occur in people who have never smoked, especially those with a family history of the disease.

LUNG CANCER SYMPTOMS

Lung cancer usually does not cause signs and symptoms in its early stages. Signs and symptoms of lung cancer usually occur when the disease is advanced and can include:

A cough that won’t go away; Coughing up blood, even a small amount; Shortness of breathe; Chest pain; Hoarseness; Lose weight without trying; Bone pain; Headache.