How Long Does It Take To Get Lung Cancer
Health Encyclopedia: Lung Cancer
Cancer - lung
Prevention
If you smoke, quit. It is never too late to stop smoking. You should also avoid breathing in the smoke from other people's cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may help prevent some cases of lung cancer.
References
Mason RJ, Murray J, VC Broaddus, Nadel J. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2005:1311-1409.
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