Non-Smoking Related Risk Factors for Lung Cancer

Non-Smoking Related Risk Factors for Lung Cancer

Genes

If your parent, sibling or anyone in your bloodline has lung cancer, there is a decent chance you will develop the condition.

Cancer Treatments

Cancer treatments, including radiotherapy, can make you more susceptible to lung cancer if performed on your chest.

Radon Gas

Radon gas is a type of radioactive gas that comes from rock and soil. Although it is not always concentrated when it mixes with the air we breathe, this gas can accumulate in our systems, increasing the risk of lung cancer.

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