Lung cancer - non-small cell
Alternate Names : Cancer - lung - non-small cell, Non-small cell lung cancer, NSCLC, Adenocarcinoma - lung, Squamous cell carcinoma - lung
Prevention
If you smoke, stop smoking. It's never too early to quit. People who have smoked in the past can be at increased risk for lung cancer more than 20 years after quitting, although the risk drops significantly in the first year after quitting. There are benefits to quitting smoking, even for people who are well into middle age.
Try to avoid secondhand smoke. Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Routine screening for lung cancer is not recommended. Many studies have been done to look at the idea, but scientists have concluded that, at this time, screening does not help improve a person’s chance for a cure.
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