Recent questions tagged lung cancer

Description : Could the open air testing of A- and H-bombs in the 40's and 50's be connected to the rash of lung cancers in non-smokers who were 15 years and under during that time?

Last Answer : Interesting. I would imagine that the dose and proximity to the location of the tests would be key. In addition, one likely culprit in the development of lung cancers in non-smokers is second hand smoke. ... would venture to say that second-hand smoke is as likely (if not more so), than radiation.

Description : What is the length of time prognosis for systemic lung cancer?

Last Answer : I’m sorry to hear about your brother. These things are impossible to predict with any certainty, so I would try to get a better sense from him and his doctor. That said, 6 months to a year is optimistic.