Lung Cancer

The leading cause of cancer death for both men and women is lung cancer. And cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. Lung cancer is a killer and survival rates are poor. In fact, about six in 10 people with lung cancer die within one year of finding out they have it. The risk factors for lung cancer include:
Smoking and being around others who smoke
Things around us at home or work (such as radon gas)
A family history of lung cancer
Take these steps to prevent lung cancer:
Don't smoke. The risk of dying from lung cancer is 23 times higher for men who smoke than for people who have never smoked.
Avoid secondhand smoke.
Make sure your home and workplace are radon free.
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