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Lungs are a pair of spongy organs in our bodies that receive oxygen and expel carbon dioxide when we breathe in and out. Like other parts of the body, cancer can develop in the lungs, called Lung cancer which is the most common cancer worldwide.
A significant number of lung cancer cases are caused by long-term tobacco use. Individuals who have never smoked make up only 10–15 percent of all cases. The length of time and the packets of cigarettes you smoke raise your risk of lung cancer. You can dramatically lower your risk of getting lung cancer if you stop smoking, even if you've been smoking for a long time.
The most effective strategy for prevention is to minimize risk factors such as smoking and environmental pollution. The form of cancer, degree of metastasis, and the individual's overall condition are the factors that influence treatment and long-term prognosis. Surgery, medication, and radiation are all common therapies.