There been always a myth called lung cancer can only develop to the smokers, affects in old age ,not preventable etc.,So I list some common myth and facts about the lung cancer,
Myth
Only Smokers get Lung Cancer
Fact
Non smokers can also develop the lung cancer due to the radon exposure, secondhand smoke, genetic predisposition. Smoking is one of the major risk factor but not the only one.
Myth
Quitting smoking eliminates all the risk in the development of lung cancer.
Fact
By quitting smoking reduces the risk, eventhough it does not eliminate it completely.
Myth
Lung Cancer only affects old age.
Fact
It can occur in any age and most common risk in old age, younger individuals can also develop the lung cancer.
Myth
Lung Cancer is always Fetal
Fact
In recent years lung cancer survival rates was improved, especially when the disease is detected early. Treatment options are continually advancing.
Myth
Lung cancer is one disease
Fact
It is not a single disease, divided into two main types: Non Small lung cancer and small lung cancer.
Myth
Lung Cancer is not preventable
Fact
Not all cases can be preventable but the risk factors can be manages
Understanding truth behind the lung cancer is the first step to breaking the stigma and saving life.
Here’s only the few myth and fact
Can you list some other myth and facts about lung cancer?
MBH/PS