While many factors can contribute to lung cancer risk, about 80 to 90% of lung cancer deaths are related to cigarette smoking. However, there is definitive evidence that screening long-time smokers with low-dose spiral CT (LDCT) significantly reduces lung cancer deaths.
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If you have a history of smoking, talk to your health care provider about getting screened for lung cancer during #LungCancerAwarenessMonth. With screening you can catch cancer early, and Early Detection = Better Outcomes! preventcancer.org/lung
#DYK? While many factors contribute to lung cancer risk, about 80-90% of lung cancer deaths are related to cigarette smoking—but it’s never too late to quit and reduce your risk. For help quitting, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW & visit preventcancer.org/lung for more information.
Looking to reduce your risk of lung cancer? Don’t smoke or use tobacco in any way, eat lots of fruits & veggies, stay away from secondhand smoke & check the radon levels in your home. For more tips & ways to achieve better outcomes for your health, visit preventcancer.org/lung.