 What is it?
- There are two major types of lung cancer: non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Non-small cell lung cancer is much more common. It usually spreads to different parts of the body more slowly than small cell lung cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma, ademocarcinoma, and large cell carcinoma are three types of non-small cell lung cancer. Small cell lung cancer also called oat cell cancer.
Source: http://www.lungusa.org
What puts me at risk?
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Smoking
- 87% of lung cancer cases are caused by smoking.
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The more
you smoke and the longer you smoke, the greater
your risk of lung cancer.
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Secondhand smoke
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Radon is considered to be the second leading cause of lung cancer.
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Radon gas can come up through the soil under a home or building
and enter through gaps and cracks in the foundation or insulation,
as well as through pipes, drains, walls or other openings.
Source: http://www.lungusa.org
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Office of Cancer Control and Prevention
