Traffic exhaust, smoke due to coal and wood burning, and passive smoking are major risk factors after tobacco Intake of tobacco (both smoke and smokeless forms) accounts for 21% of total cancer deaths worldwide, including those from lung cancer. Non-smokers can still be at risk for lung cancer due to several factors, even though smoking is […]
Lung Cancer In Non-Smokers: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & More
Authored by Dr Trinanjan Basu, Senior Consultant-Radiation Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre Borivali Lung cancer is a serious health complication that can cause long-term harm and even fatality. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death around the globe. Although smokers are at the most significant risk of contracting […]