Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers

It's a common myth that lung cancer only occurs in people who smoke, but that is very much a myth.  In fact, the majority of people who develop lung cancer are non-smokers, meaning that the either never smoked or quit long ago.  That said, I don't want to raise this subject to separate to types of people with lung cancer.  Everyone with lung cancer -- whether a never smoker or a lifelong smoker -- deserves our care, love, and support.

Best wishes until next week, Dr. Lynne 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers It's a common myth that lung cancer only occurs in people who smoke, but that is very much a myth.  In fact, the majority of people who develop lung cancer are non-smokers, meaning that the either never smoked or quit long ago.  That said, I don't want to raise this subject to separate to types of people with lung cancer.  Everyone with lung cancer -- whether a never smoker or a lifelong smoker -- deserves our care, love, and support. Best wishes until next week, Dr. Lynne  Lynne Eldridge MD Lung Cancer Expert Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers Does it matter whether someone with lung cancer has smoked?  It shouldn't from from the standpoint of a friend or loved one, but to your physician this information is important.  The types of lung cancer, and even the treatments that may work best vary depending on past smoking status.  Read more  READ NOW Can Lung Cancer Be Inherited? It's fairly well known that breast cancer, and even colon cancer can run in families, but did you know that some people carry a predisposition to lung cancer?  Read more  READ NOW Causes of Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers  There are many causes of lung cancer in addition to smoking, yet unfortunately the association of smoking with lung cancer has overshadowed the other causes in educating the public.  Read more READ NOW Symptoms of Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers Since there isn't a lung cancer screening tool for people who haven't smoked, we have to rely on symptoms to find lung cancer in the earliest of stages.  And the symptoms found in non-smokers often differ from those found in people who smoke.  Read more  READ NOW Featured Articles • 5 Legit Excuses for Skipping Your Workout • 5 Things Thyroid Patients Should Never Say to Their Doctor • 10 Questions to Ask Before You Skip That Workout • To Keep it Healthy, Help Your Brain in Multiple Ways • 5 Important Health Numbers You Should Know • Keeping Your Mind Healthy as You Age: 7 Important Steps • Premature Ejaculation: An Overview • Can The Pill Help Fix an Irregular Period? Advertisement About Lung Cancer  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Lung Cancer newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.