4 lung cancer myths, busted
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women, and the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Yet, there are still many myths about the disease.
We asked our experts to debunk four of the most common misconceptions about lung cancer.
Myth: Only people who smoke get lung cancer.
Truth: Anyone can get lung cancer.
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