
CAN LUNG CANCER BE PREVENTED ? Not all lung cancers can be prevented. But there are things you can do that might lower your risk, such as changing the risk factors that you can control. Stay away from tobacco :- The best way to reduce your risk of lung cancer is not to smoke and to avoid breathing in other people’s smoke . If you stop smoking before a cancer develops, your damaged lung tissue gradually starts to repair itself. No matter what your age or how long you’ve smoked, quitting may lower your risk of lung cancer and help you live longer. Limiting your exposure to secondhand smoke might also help lower your risk of lung cancer , as well as some other cancers. Avoid radon Radon is an important cause of lung cancer. You can reduce your exposure to radon by having your home tested and treated, if needed. Avoid or limit exposure to cancer-causing chemicals Avoiding exposure to known cancer-causing chemicals, in the workplace and elsewhere, may also be helpful. ...