Increased exposure to protective factors for lung cancer:
- Protective factors
- Stop smoking
- Avoid secondhand or passive smoking
- Reduced occupational exposure to cancer causing agents
- Reduce exposure to rado
Reduced exposure to risk factors:
- Cigarette/cigar smoking – direct or secondhand
- HIV infection
- Any history of radiation therapy
- Environmental risk factors – exposure to occupational carcinogens such as asbestos, arsenic, chromium, nickel, etc.
- Increased air pollution
- Family history
Lifestyle and habit modifications:
- Regular exercise or being more physically active ultimately promotes your overall fitness and builds-up energy level
- Ways to strengthen and improve the immune system
- Switch to a healthy & balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables