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Englewood, NJ
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Non-Smokers Develop Lung Cancer, Too
More than 80% of lung cancer cases are attributed to smoking. But that means that nearly a fifth of cases afflict non-smokers, a percentage that has increased in recent years. Both environmental and genetic factors are in play when non-smokers get lung cancer. Despite marked improvements in U.S. air quality, there are still plenty of irritants and harmful pollutants in the environment. The Leading Cause Exposure to radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second-leading cause overall, responsible for more than 20,000 lung-cancer deaths annually. Radon is harmles…
Briarcliff, NY
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Are You A Current Or Former Smoker? Phelps Hospital Explains How To Detect Lung Cancer Early
While many cancers are a combination of genetics and lifestyle choices, lung cancer remains largely the result of prolonged tobacco use. While quitting cigarettes can cut the risk of developing cancer in half after 10 years, serious smokers -- even if they no longer smoke -- are at an elevated risk for developing lung cancer. However, early detection and screening can help identify and treat harmful cancers before they become life-threatening. "Keep in mind that lung cancer screening not only detects early treatable lung cancers but can also detect abnormalities in other parts of the body su…
New City, NY
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Are You A Current Or Former Smoker? Phelps Hospital Explains How To Detect Lung Cancer Early
While many cancers are a combination of genetics and lifestyle choices, lung cancer remains largely the result of prolonged tobacco use. While quitting cigarettes can cut the risk of developing cancer in half after 10 years, serious smokers -- even if they no longer smoke -- are at an elevated risk for developing lung cancer. However, early detection and screening can help identify and treat harmful cancers before they become life-threatening. "Keep in mind that lung cancer screening not only detects early treatable lung cancers but can also detect abnormalities in other parts of the body su…
