Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. People who smoke have the greatest risk, but lung cancer can also occur in non-

236,000 new cases per year
Severity: Life-threatening
Not Contagious
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At a Glance

What is it?
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. People who smoke have the gre
Who it affects
Adults 55+, smokers

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. World Health Organization (WHO) — who.int
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