Lung Cancer

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Lung Cancer(Free Handout)


Non-modifiable Risk Factors



There are a number of non-modifiable risk factors (factors that cannot be controlled) for lung cancer These risk factors include age, race, and sex (gender).

Age
Lung cancer risk increases with age. During aging, the body's internal repair processes slow down and metabolism changes, resulting in a higher risk for cancer development (carcinogenesis). According to the American Cancer Society,...Read the full article