Lung Cancer Causes

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Researchers continue to study what causes lung cancer and to search for ways to prevent it. This eMedTV article looks at what causes lung cancer and offers in-depth explanations of each potential cause, such as cigarette smoking and radon exposure.

Cigarette smoking and cancer are linked -- cigarette smoking causes cancer. This eMedTV article examines the relationship between cigarette smoking and cancer, and provides statistics on cancer rates and the impact of secondhand smoke.

Studies on cigars and cancer have shown that even daily smokers who do not inhale are at a greater risk to develop cancer. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at cigars and cancer, including information about the carcinogens in cigars.

Asbestos is a group of minerals used in insulation and other materials (such as brake shoes). As this eMedTV article explains, frequent exposure to asbestos can cause health problems, such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.

There is a relationship between radon and cancer -- long-term exposure to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer. This eMedTV resource discusses the results from various research studies investigating the link between radon and cancer.