Lung Cancer

The majority of people acknowledge and sympathize with Elizabeth Edwards, wife of the presidential candidate, John Edwards. Hers is the story of successful recovery from the primary breast cancer, only to wake up a few years later to find out the cancer had metastasized to her bone and to her liver. We have additionally learned that although the metastasized cancer can be treated, there no longer is any hope of cure.

"Teenagers in Los Angeles and New York City face a substantial ... cancer risk from breathing the air, largely because of toxic chemicals inside their homes and schools, a new scientific study shows."