Lung cancer: Can nonsmokers get it?
Lung cancer: Can nonsmokers get it?QuestionCan nonsmokers get lung cancer too? How is this possible? AnswerLung cancer is uncommon in nonsmokers, but it does occur. The exact cause of lung cancer in people who don't smoke isn't clear. Smoking is by far the leading risk factor, accounting for 90 percent of cases of lung cancer. But other risk factors include exposure to:
Keep in mind that much is still unknown about cancer. Some people with many risk factors never develop cancer, and others with no apparent risk factors develop cancer nonetheless. RelatedLast Updated: 03/31/2006 © 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "Mayo Clinic Health Information," "Reliable information for a healthier life" and the triple-shield Mayo logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
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