What are the risk factors for lung cancer?
According to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the following are all lung cancer risk factors:
Tobacco use
Radon exposure
Occupational exposure (asbestos, diesel fuel, etc.)
Air pollution
Cancer history (lymphoma and other cancers)
Radiation therapy to chest area
Family history of lung cancer
History of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or pulmonary fibrosis
Second-hand smoke exposure
Lung Cancer Risk Factors
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