As viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19surge this November, it is critical that we also make every effort to take care of our lungs. November is Lung Cancer Awareness month and there are preventable factors that can contribute to the cause of this type of carcinoma.
Smoking is the most prolific and well known contributing factor that endangers even those who don’t smoke. If you are in an area that frequently contains cigarette smoke, leaving the area, or distancing yourself from it can greatly reduce your chances of contacting any type of harmful chemicals which may lead to cancer. Air pollution, exposure to asbestos, or diesel exhaust may also lead to this deadly type of cancer.
While the list of specific causes may be vast, it is important to educate yourself further on the condition so that you can communicate and adopt healthy habits to help reduce risks. There can also be genetic risk factors.
If you find yourself interested in spreading the word about Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the American Lung Association has stories on survival and experiences with lung cancer, several ways to speak out through social media and also their initiative: the Lung Force walk.
If you would like to explore more on what Himmelfarb has to offer on lung cancer, we have several resources available, here are a few examples from our catalog:
- Lung cancer rehabilitation
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung cancer international
- Lung cancer : modern multidisciplinary management
