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Quitting Smoking Key to Combatting Lung Cancer Surge

11/4/2025

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  • Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with smoking causing 85%–90% of cases.
  • Cem Gündogdu, associate professor at Bayindir Sögütözü Hospital, urges quitting smoking to cut risk.
  • A report links rising deaths to occupational asbestos exposure, underscoring environmental factors in lung cancer.
  • UI Health in the United States is advancing early detection with artificial intelligence (AI) to improve screening for at-risk populations.