Senior Information, November 2007 Senior Health Connection newsletter Intermountain November 2007 Lung Cancer: What You Need To Know November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung Cancer is the second leading cause of death in men and women, and causes 30 percent of all cancer deaths in the United States. Lung Cancer is a disease that begins in the tissue of the lungs. A few of the symptoms of lung cancer are: coughing, short-Caramel Apple Bars 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or mar- garine, softened 1/4 cup shortening 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups quick- cooking oats 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 4 1/2 cups coarsely chopped, peeled tart ness of breath, fatigue, wheezing and hoarseness. Lung cancer can spread to other parts of the body and affect those organs as well. Increasing age is a risk factor for lung cancer. It is less common in people under age 40, and increases greatly after age 65. Tobacco addiction is by far the most important apples (3 medium) 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 bag (14 oz.) caramels Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix brown sugar, butter and shortening in a large bowl. Stir in 1 3/4 cup flour, oats, salt and baking soda. Reserve 2 cups oat mixture; press re- risk factor in the development of lung cancer, but 15 percent of lung cancer cases occur in patients that have never smoked. If lung cancer is suspected a doctor will do a variety of tests such as, breathing capacity and lung function to name a few. (source: lungcanceralliance) maining oat mixture in ungreased 13x9 inch pan. Toss apples and 3 Tbsp of flour; spread over mixture in pan. Heat caramels over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted; pour evenly over apples. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture, press lightly. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown. 77