What are the causes and risks, even for non-smokers
Following Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis, experts are highlighting that lung cancer is increasingly affecting non-smokers. The article discusses various risk factors, including environmental pollutants, genetics, and the potential health risks of vaping.
Why it matters
Public awareness of non-smoking-related lung cancer is critical for early detection, as the disease remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality.
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Share A A A Pope Leo XIV has announced he underwent surgery for lung cancer , after doctors detected a small growth on his lung during a routine health check.
The Vatican said the Pope had lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer. Leo, 71, is a non-smoker.
In Australia, lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer, killing more men and women annually than breast and prostate cancer combined, and is the fifth most diagnosed cancer.
Despite this, detection rates remain low. Why? And what can you do to catch it early?
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