Researchers reveal why lung cancer in people who never smoked is increasing and explore how genetics, environmental exposures, and new screening strategies may help detect disease earlier and improve outcomes.
Opinion: Lung cancer in never smokers: from early detection to prevention. Image Credit: Thx4Stock team / Shutterstock
In a recent opinion piece published in the journal Trends in Cancer, researchers examined the rising global burden of lung cancer in people with no history of smoking. This phenomenon requires its own research and clinical framework, as traditional lung cancer models based on smoking history are inadequate for this population.
An emerging burden and distinct biology
Lung cancer accounts for the highest proportion of cancer-linked death worldwide, and lung cancer in never smokers…