Lung Cancer Not Just a Smoker’s Problem
February 4 is World Cancer Day, which makes this an ideal time to discuss smoking and lung cancer. Globally, lung cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer death, with estimates from the World Health Organization (“WHO”) showing that roughly 90% of lung cancer cases can be prevented by eliminating the use of tobacco. Individuals who smoke have a high risk of developing this disease, with studies also linking smokeless tobacco to lung cancer. Did you know, however, that lung cancer can also develop in individuals who don’t use tobacco? Dr. Aaron Mansfield, an oncologist who specializes in…
