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Top 7 Myths about Lung Cancer…Debunked!

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, making it a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the disease. Some misconceptions about lung cancer exist and it can sometimes be difficult to separate myth from fact. John Kelly, MD, Oncologist with Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, dispelled 7 of the most common myths going around about lung cancer: Myth #1: Only smokers get lung cancer. There is NO DOUBT: Smoking does contribute to most lung cancer cases. However, it isn’t just a smoker’s disease, as 15% of people who are diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked a day in their life. Myth #2: Exposure to secondhand smoke is the second-leading cause of lung cancer. Secondhand smoke is actually the …