Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Lung Cancer: Risks for Non-Smokers Decoded by Oncologist
Even if you don't smoke, you can still get lung cancer.
It's like the disease can come from many places, not just cigarettes.
Things in the air, like pollution and a gas called radon, can hurt your lungs.
Also, if you're around smokers a lot, that can be harmful.
Some people might get it because of their genes or other health problems.
The good news is, doctors have better treatments now, and catching it early helps a lot.
Lung cancer can occur in non-smokers due to various factors.
Environmental carcinogens such as radon gas and air pollution increase risk.
Exposure to secondhand smoke poses a significant health risk.
Genetics and pre-existing medical conditions can also contribute to lung cancer.
Early detection and advanced treatments offer improved patient outcomes.
- Who
- Dr. Chetana Bakshi, Consultant Medical Oncologist.
- What
- Various factors beyond smoking can cause lung cancer.
- When
- Published August 09, 2025.
- Where
- Information pertains to India.
- Why
- To raise awareness of non-smoking-related causes and encourage prevention.
- Main risk factor
- Tobacco use
- Other risk factors
- Environmental exposures, genetics, medical treatments
- Environmental triggers
- Radon gas, air pollution, secondhand smoke
- Genetic factor
- Inherited mutations
- Treatment Advancements
- Targeted therapies and immunotherapy