What is lung cancer?

Lung cancer is a tumor in the lungs that develops when cells grow uncontrollably.

How do you get lung cancer?

You can develop lung cancer in a variety of ways. Here are two of the most common ways:

• Smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer.
• High levels of, or long exposures to, asbestos have been linked to lung cancer.

Asbestos exposure combined with smoking significantly increases your risk for getting lung cancer.

What are the symptoms of lung cancer?

People with lung cancer often experience the following:

• Cough or even coughing up blood or mucus
• Pain in your chest
• Change in breathing or shortness of breath
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss

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