The information below is courtesy of the Cancer Council. Visit the Cancer Council website for more information.
The information below is courtesy of the Cancer Council. Visit the Cancer Council website for more information.
Factors that can increase your risk of lung cancer include:
Symptoms of lung cancer may include:
The most comprehensive study of cancer causation in Australia estimated that 81% of lung cancers in 2010 were caused by tobacco smoking.
While there is no proven way to prevent lung cancer you can greatly reduce your risk by not smoking or quitting smoking, avoiding second-hand smoke and avoiding cancer-causing agents (carcinogens) at work.