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Most lung cancer is caused by smoking. Over 85% of lung cancers are related to smoking.2 Cancer-causing substances (carcinogens) in tobacco smoke damage lung cells. Over time, these damaged cells may develop into lung cancer.
Risk factors for lung cancer include:
It may be the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the U.S., but most lung cancers are preventable in most cases.
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