Know the Risks

Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and Missouri.

Risk Factors For Lung Cancer:

Responsible for 80% of ALL cancer deaths.

70 chemicals in tobacco are known to cause cancer.

Secondhand smoke is the 3rd for causes of lung cancer.

10-15 years after quitting, your risk of lung cancer drops by half.

Number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.
The risk of lung cancer from radon exposure is significantly higher for people who smoke.
In Missouri approximately one out of three homes have high radon levels.
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Ongoing chemical exposure to materials containing asbestos, uranium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, nickel, and some petroleum products.
Interaction with these materials is common in jobs like automotive repair shops, mining, maritime companies, construction, power plants, and many others.
Frequent exposure to these chemicals can increase your risk to lung cancer, and other cancers like bladder, kidney, pancreatic and more.
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Air Pollution

Air pollution is caused by harmful chemicals being released into a surrounding area that can cause adverse effects on health.
Air pollution is already linked to lung cancer, but recent studies suggest it might be linked to breast, liver, and pancreatic cancer.

Genetic factors

There are specific inherited gene mutations that may increase your risk of lung cancer.
These can be tested through blood test or a tumor biopsy.

Previous radiation therapy to lungs

People who are cancer survivors who had previous radiation therapy to the chest may be at a higher risk of lung cancer.