Lung cancer - non-small cell
Alternative Names
Cancer - lung - non-small cell; Non-small cell lung cancer; NSCLC
Prevention
If you smoke, stop smoking. It's never too early to quit. Try to avoid secondhand smoke.
Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Routine screening for lung cancer is not recommended. Many studies have been done to look at the idea, but scientists have concluded that, at this time, screening would not find help improve a person’s chance for a cure.
References
Mehra R, Moore BA, Crothers K, Tetrault J, Fiellin DA. The association between marijuana smoking and lung cancer: a systematic review. Arch Intern Med. 2006 Jul 10;166(13):1359-67.
American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts and Figures 2006. Atlanta, Ga: American Cancer Society; 2006.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Lung cancer screening. Ann Int Med. 2004;140:738-739.
Abeloff MD, Armitage JO, Niederhuber JE, Kastan MB, McKena WG. Clinical Oncology. 3rd ed. Orlando, Fl: Churchill Livingstone; 2004:1690-1701.
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