About.com Health: The Real Facts on Lung Cancer

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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor Did you know that 10 to 15% of people diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked? There's a lot that people simply assume about this disease. Living With Stigma While it's true that smoking is responsible for many lung cancer diagnoses, lifestyle choices can play a role in other cancers, and we don't seem to judge those folks as harshly. Why? Top 10 Lung Cancer Myths See More About:  lung cancer stigma  coping with lung cancer  family support How to Treat It If you're diagnosed with lung cancer, your doctor will discuss a variety of treatment options with you. Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Treatment Do Alternative Therapies Work? See More About:  lung cancer treatments  chemotherapy  radiation therapy Reduce Your Risk There are several factors that contribute to lung cancer development, but you can help protect yourself with some smart strategies. Why You Need to Test Your Home for Radon See More About:  lung cancer prevention  lung cancer causes  smoking Quit Smoking - For Good If you're a smoker, there are many health reasons -- not just lung cancer risk -- to quit. We'll help you get started and provide support along the way. Is It Worth It To Quit Smoking After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis? See More About:  quit smoking tips  nicotine addiction  benefits of not smoking Health Ads Health Lung Cancer Symptoms Good Health Tips Health Care Advocate Health Take Control Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter Protect Your Kids From Drowning How to Have Sex Safely Do You Have a 'Normal' Period? The Difference Between Running and Jogging Is Aloe Vera Safe for IBS?   More from About.com Best Places to Live in America One of the nicest aspects of living in the U.S. is the ability to choose from a huge variety of climates and lifestyles. More> Birth Control Myths & Facts How much do you know about birth control types, sex myths and pregnancy? Can you identify the myths verses the facts? More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Understand Your Test Results Check Your Symptoms Advertisement