Wildfire Smoke is more toxic in comparison with normal air pollution. It contains traces of chemicals, metals and other synthetic materials in addition to soil and biological materials. A California study has…
Category: Lung Cancer Risk
Patients With Existing Lung Problems Are More Susceptible To Lung Cancer
Lung cancer remains the leading cause behind cancer related deaths in both men and women. The mortality rates are higher largely due to lung cancer diagnosis at a later stage. A new…
Association Between Family History Of Lung Cancer And Its Risk
The main cause behind lung cancer remains smoking but it is also prevalent in persons who have never smoked. About 20% of people who have never smoked, get lung cancer. This can…
Vaping and E-Cigarettes – Understanding Lung Cancer Risk Involved
Quitting smoking is one of the best decisions for your health, especially considering the risks of lung cancer. Many people want to quit but cannot due to their old habit. Using Vaping…
Understanding Lung Cancer Gene Mutations
Typically, lung cancer is not an inherited disease. It is caused by smoking, long-term exposure to radon or other chemicals in their environment for most of the patients. But, this exposure leads…
Radon Gas Exposure Could be Linked to Rise in Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer has always been linked to smokers. However, there has been tremendous rise of this deadly disease among non-smokers as well. According to a new study, long term and high exposure…
Indoor Wood Burning Raises Lung Cancer Risk among Women, Says US Study
According to a new research, wood burning stoves and fireplaces could pose a higher health cancer risk. The study involved 50,000 women and they found that a significant correlation between frequent use…
Machine Learning Model to Identify Lung Cancer Risk Prediction
Lung cancer is the common cause of cancer deaths worldwide and the leading reason is the absence of early detection. In most cases, lung cancer is often detected at a later stage…