Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- NonSmall-Cell Lung Cancer Overview
- NonSmall-Cell Lung Cancer Causes
- NonSmall-Cell Lung Cancer Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- NonSmall-Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Prevention
Lung cancer remains a highly preventable disease because 85% of lung cancers occur in people who smoke or used to smoke. The best way to prevent lung cancer is not to smoke.
- Cigarette smoking is highly addictive, and quitting often proves to be difficult. However, smoking rates have decreased recently in North America and in other parts of the world.
- People who smoke who use a combination of supplemental nicotine, group therapy, and behavioral training show a significant drop in smoking rates.
- People who smoke who use a sustained-release form of the antidepressant bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) have a much higher quitting rate than average and a higher abstinence rate after 1 year.
- The American Cancer Society does not currently recommend routine chest x-ray screening for lung cancer. This means that many health insurance plans do not cover screening chest x-ray films.
- People who smoke or used to smoke may want to have a periodic chest x-ray film anyway. They should discuss this with their health care providers.
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