Radon and smoking are both known causes of lung cancer, but when someone is exposed to both, the results can be deadly.

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Smoking can increase the risk of certain cancers, including certain types of leukemia. Tobacco smoke in cigarettes contains multiple chemicals that have the potential to cause cancer. Smoking has been ...

Over 100 years ago, lung cancer was relatively uncommon. But this was well before Hollywood glamorized smoking and the tobacco industry launched mass advertising campaigns. Fast forward to today, and ...

Smoking is linked to 20% of cancer diagnoses, with 47% of cancer patients being former or current smokers. Quitting smoking at cancer diagnosis can improve treatment outcomes, reduce complications, ...