Non small cell lung cancer is different than small cell carcinoma.
This term is used to describe all of lung cancers which are not small cell variety. They comprise approximately 3/4 of all the cases of lung cancer. They are names for the different types of cells which can become cancerous.
Remember, one of the best things that anyone can do is to lead a healthy lifestyle and help prevent cancer before it starts.
There are many factors that can lead to non-small cell lung cancer.
- Smokers are over 13 times more likely to develop lung cancer than non-smokers. The number of cigarettes smoked daily also alters the risk level. Those who smoke more than 20 cigarettes per day have a higher risk of those who smoke less than 20 cigarettes per day.
- When someone quit smoking the risk of lung cancer decreases, although it increases temporarily for the first two years after quitting.
- Interestingly, not all smokers develop lung cancer and not all people with lung cancer smoke. Nonetheless, if you smoke, now is a good time to quit.
- Exposure to asbestos can increase the risk of lung cancer by five times.
- Other factors can come into play as well. Exposure to radon, uranium, petroleum-based chemicals such as aromatic poly-cyclic hydrocarbons, nickel, copper, beryllium, chromium, cadmium, and diesel exhaust can damage the lungs.
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