Causes, Risks & Prevention

Lung Cancer Causes, Risks & Prevention

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  • The image depicts a person from behind, standing in what appears to be an office or classroom setting. The individual is wearing blue jeans and a dark top. There are educational elements visible in the background such as a calendar with numbers and possibly a board with some notes or graphs.

    How does smoking affect lung cancer?

    Smoking and lung cancer have a strong link that most of us are aware of. Many people smoke for years without thinking about the harm they do to their lungs.

  • An elderly doctor in a blue shirt and gray tie, wearing glasses, looking at an X-ray. He is standing next to a calendar that says 'doctor's appointment'. The date on the calendar is August 24th. The X-ray shows a heart with significant blockages and a stethoscope is being held up to it by the doctor.

    What are the symptoms of lung cancer?

    If you know what to look for it can help you catch it early. Some signs might be easy to miss while others are more clear.

  • A man runs under a red, black, and white image of a lung with small holes in it. The cityscape behind him is blurred as the man moves closer to the camera.

    What causes lung cancer?

    Some causes are well-known, like smoking, which is bad for health and can lead to the disease. It's not just smokers who have this risk; other things in the air can hurt your lungs too.

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