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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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