The average age at time of diagnosis is about 70.
The average age at time of diagnosis is about 70.
You're no doubt aware that active smoking accounts for a great majority of lung cancer cases — nearly 90 percent to be exact. But with smoking awareness and alternatives on the rise, the diagnosis rate has been declining … for men. Men have seen a 21 percent decrease, yet women — for reasons unknown — have had rates rise 116 percent. Get a better understanding about the lungs and lung cancer through the videos below. To learn more, call 405-773-6400.
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