Global World News Who Announces Global Increase In Lung Cancer Among Never Smokers, Especially Women

Rates of lung cancer increasing among non-smokers, experts say

The News 9 Team presents the latest in local, regional, statewide, and national news, along with timely updates on continuing stories of interest in the Oklahoma City area. Friday, Aug. 1, is World ... Read More

World Lung Cancer Day: Doctor Explains Why Lung Cancer In Non-Smokers Is On The Rise

World Lung Cancer Day is observed globally on August 1 to raise awareness about lung cancer, its impact, and the importance of prevention, early detection, and treatment options. The day also aims to ... Read More

Moves in Medicine: 'Never Smokers' Who Develop Lung Cancer

There was encouraging news last week, that, at long last, deaths related to lung cancer are going down significantly. However, in this week's Moves in Medicine, we look at the new challenge: Why are ... Read More

Lung cancer is rising among nonsmokers. Here’s what may be driving it

Not smoking is still the best way to lower your risk of lung cancer. But doctors are seeing something unexpected: more people who have never smoked are being diagnosed with the disease. “It’s ... Read More

Doctors are seeing more non-smokers, especially women, with later-stage lung cancer

TORONTO — Katie Hulan's family doctor thought she might have asthma. Her cough, which had started about a month and a half earlier, was getting progressively worse. So he gave her some puffers to try, ... Read More

Lung cancer screening guidance needed for certain never-smokers

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Guidelines are needed for populations of never-smokers who have increased risk for lung cancer. Asian women who ... Read More

More young non-smokers diagnosed with lung cancer, Emory expert warns

ATLANTA — New research is raising concerns this Lung Cancer Awareness Month, showing an increase in lung cancer diagnoses among younger people, particularly those who have never smoked. Experts say a ... Read More

How a broken limb led to a non-smoker's lung cancer diagnosis a decade later

Leslie Stoll developed a blood clot that led to a pulmonary embolism after she broke her leg in 2014. The embolism was treated, but another occurred when Stoll had surgery on her foot years later. Read More

What you eat may impact your lung cancer risk, according to a new study

(CNN) — There are many reasons to avoid ultraprocessed foods, including a link with heart disease, diabetes and obesity, but an increased risk of lung cancer may be yet another, a new study suggests. Read More

Lung cancer is becoming more common among young, healthy women. Here's why.

Christy Houvouras exercises daily, eats right and has smoked fewer than 20 cigarettes in her lifetime. That’s why she was shocked when she was diagnosed with lung cancer at just 36 years old in July. ... Read More