World Lung Cancer Day aims to educate the public of risks

Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in the United States.

News 12 Staff

Aug 1, 2022, 2:49 PM

Updated 873 days ago

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World Lung Cancer Day is today.
Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in the United States.
But there are some high-risk factors that should be considered including air pollution, smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, and exposure to dangerous chemicals like radon gas.
It's also important to know family history.
Experts say an early diagnosis often means a better outcome.