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Lung CancerRisk of Dying from Cancer Continues to Drop at an Accelerated Pace
New 2022 cancer facts and figures show overall improvement, with new milestones for early detection of lung cancer, but with slowing progress for prostate and breast cancer.
Facts & Figures 2021 Reports Another Record-Breaking 1-Year Drop in Cancer Deaths
Read the Cancer Facts & Figures 2021, for the latest estimates, information and statistics for deaths related to cancer.
Study: More Than 12% of People Newly Diagnosed with Lung Cancer Never Smoked Cigarettes
Smoking cigarettes is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer and causes about 80% of deaths from the disease. But people who don’t smoke can develop lung cancer too. A new study found that out of 100 people in the United States who were recently diagnosed with lung cancer, about 12 of them (12%) had never smoked cigarettes.
Who Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
A harsh truth about lung cancer is that it doesn’t usually cause symptoms until the cancer has spread, which makes difficult to treat. That’s why the idea of screening – looking for lung cancer in people who do not have any symptoms – is appealing.
Lung Cancer Risks for People Who Don't Smoke
About 20% of people who die from lung cancer in the United States every year have never smoked or used any form of tobacco. Here’s what we know about why some people who don't smoke are diagnosed with lung cancer.
Study: Young Women Now Have Higher Rates for Lung Cancer Than Men Worldwide
Women between the ages of 30 to 49 are being diagnosed with lung cancer at higher rates than men, at the same age and in many high-income countries, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Cancer. Even though smoking is the major risk factor for causing all types of lung cancer, the authors said that differences in smoking between men and women do not completely explain the pattern.
Mesothelioma Survivor Lives Life Every Day
It’s been more than 7 years since Emily Ward was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, a type of cancer that starts in the lining of the chest. The main risk factor is breathing in asbestos, often in workplaces such as mines. But she spent her career as a nurse working in hospitals and doctors’ offices.
How to Test Your Home for Radon
Radon is a key cause of lung cancer, and it could be lurking undetected in your home. Testing is easy and inexpensive, and it could help protect you and your family.