Lung Cancer prevention in young people
Lung Cancer🫁: Why Young, Healthy People Are at Risk and How to Protect Yourself I want to share a personal story that changed everything for me and my family. My brother, at just 39 years old, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Now, you might be thinking—how could this happen to someone who's healthy? He’s physically fit, doesn’t smoke, takes care of his mental health, and eats right. It didn’t seem to add up. But here's the thing: even young, healthy people are getting lung cancer. This is a wake-up call for all of us, especially those who think they're immune to it. My brother’s story is a reminder that lung cancer doesn’t just affect smokers, and sometimes, even when the signs are there, people aren’t getting the care they need in time. The Surprising Truth: Why Lung Cancer Is Affecting Young People Lung cancer rates have been rising in young people, even those who have never smoked. While smoking is still the leading cause, things like exposure to secondhand smoke...