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Avoid Exposure to Cancer-Causing Substances

Avoiding exposure to cancer-causing substances will decrease your risk of developing lung cancer. Suggestions include:

Don’t smoke. If you smoke, quit. Your risk of lung cancer decreases markedly and by 15 years is equal to that of non-smokers.
Avoid places where people are smoking.
Test your home for radon gases and asbestos. If these substances are in your home, have them removed.
Use protective gear if you must work around asbestos or other occupational hazards.

References:

American Cancer Society website. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp .

American Lung Association website. Available at: http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22542 .

National Cancer Institute website. Available at: http://www.cancer.gov/ .

Last reviewed February 2007 by Barbara Harty-Golder, MD, JD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Reducing Your Risk of Lung Cancer

Avoid Exposure to Cancer-Causing Substances

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