Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs, often linked to smoking, but can also affect non-smokers.
Symptoms
- Persistent cough
- Coughing up blood
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Unexplained weight loss
- Hoarseness
Causes
- Smoking
- Secondhand smoke
- Exposure to radon gas
- Asbestos exposure
- Genetic mutations
Treatments
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Targeted drug therapy
- Immunotherapy
Prevention
- Avoid smoking
- Test home for radon
- Use protective equipment around toxins
- Healthy diet and exercise
- Regular screening (if at risk)