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how young can you get lung cancer
How young can you get lung cancer?
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Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
Young adults in their 20s or 30s and even non-smokers are prone to lung cancer nowadays.
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Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
Lung cancer can occur in individuals of any age, but it is less common in younger people. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, and the risk increases with age due to the cumulative effects of smoking over time. However, exposure to secondhand smoke, radon gas, air pollution, and genetic factors also contribute to the development of lung cancer.
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