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Lung Cancer Prevention For Non-Smokers Revisited: What To Do, What To Avoid

lungs2.jpgOne thing that separates out those with lung cancer from those with other forms of cancer, is the stigma associated with it. How many people will ask her if she smoked? Those with lung cancer are often looked upon like they brought this disease on through poor lifestyle choices. What a lonely place to be.

The first thing we want to do is remind anyone who will listen to be supportive. Many people, like our friend, have a lung cancer that is unrelated to smoking. Secondly, we want to revisit and go through what we know about lung cancer prevention in non-smokers - what to avoid, and what to do, to minimize your risk.

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