About Lung Cancer

  • Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States
  • More people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer
  • There are a number of ways you can reduce your risk of lung cancer
  • First of all, don't smoke; cigarette smoking causes 80 to 90% of lung cancer deaths in the U.S.
  • If you haven’t started smoking, don’t start!
  • If you are already a smoker, try to quit.
  • And if you do smoke—or have ever smoked—talk to your doctor about getting screened.
  • There are other environmental causes of lung cancer, like exposure to secondhand smoke or radon.
  • It takes a strong defense to win games.
  • Taking these steps are the best defense against cancer and can save your life.