Lung cancer is one of the most preventable yet one of the most deadly types of cancer in the world. In order to reduce your risk of getting lung cancer significantly: Do Not Smoke Cigarettes! Ever! And, if you do smoke now, STOP! Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, among both men and women. Lung cancer alone kills more people every single year than colon, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancers combined. Obviously, people who smoke have the greatest risk of lung cancer, though lung cancer can also occur in people who have never smoked. The greatest risk of lung cancer increases with the number of cigarettes you have smoked and the length of time you have smoked. If you quit smoking now, even if you have smoked for years, you can significantly reduce your chances of developing lung cancer. Continue reading “Lung Cancer And How Screenings Can Save Your Life”