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Cigarette smoking is the major cause of lung cancer with up to 90% of lung cancers caused by smoking. There is also increasing evidence to suggest that passive smoking and occupational exposures may be linked with lung cancer.
Follow the links below to find information on risk factors, diagnosis and prevention of lung cancer.
Reviewed September 2009
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Asbestos and your health
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Better Health Channel
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Asbestos can cause serious diseases including cancers, such as mesothelioma and lung cancer, and other non-malignant lung diseases such as asbestosis, pleural plaques and pleural thickening. Asbestos has been used in roofing, asbestos cement sheets and pipes, insulation, building materials and other products.
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Feb 2009
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Screening for lung cancer
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer related death in the western world. It takes about 20 years to develop and cigarette smoking is a known cause. Most lung cancers are not found until they are advanced but regular screening is offered to tho...
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Jan 2009
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ARPANSA - Radon in homes
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
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The nature of radon, how it gets into homes, whether it is harmful and what can be done about it are discussed.
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Jan 2007
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Staging of non-small cell lung cancer
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Staging imaging algorithm for patients with confirmed non-small cell lung carcinoma on histology. This staging process will determine further definitive treatment.
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Nov 2006
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Solitary pulmonary nodule
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Surveillance imaging algorithm for patients with a known solitary pulmonary nodule.
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Feb 2006
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Smoking: it's never too late to stop - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Research in London has shown that if lifelong smokers give up the habit as late as the age of 50 their chances of dying from lung cancer will be halved.
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Jul 2001
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