Kathy Griffin lung cancer diagnosis: Are nonsmokers at risk?
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Comedian Kathy Griffin informed fans on Monday of a recent lung cancer diagnosis and immediate plans to undergo surgery to remove half of her left lung.
Lung cancer mainly occurs in older people, with most diagnoses occurring in patients 65 or older, according to the American Cancer Society. It is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women, but the numbers have been decreasing partly due to the number of people quitting smoking. While smoking is the No. 1 risk factor, accounting for about 90% of cases, there are other factors that could cause the disease. Exposure to secondhand smoke is one, with exposure to radon being second. Particle pollution may also increase your risk, according to the American Lung Association.More Related News