Lung Cancer Causes & Risks

Causes

The following can cause damage to the cells in the lungs, leading to lung cancer:

First- or second-hand smoke from cigarettes, cigars, or pipes
Exposure to asbestos (a type of mineral) or radon (radioactive gas)

Risk Factors

These factors increase your chance of developing lung cancer:

Cigarette, cigar, or pipe smoking
Using chewing tobacco
Being exposed to second-hand smoke
Being exposed to asbestos or radon
Having a lung disease, such as tuberculosis
Having a family or personal history of lung cancer
Being exposed to certain air pollutants
Being exposed to coal dust

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.

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