Small-Cell Lung Cancer (cont.)

Prevention

Unlike other cancers, lung cancer is often associated with known risk factors for the disease. The predominant cause of lung cancer is tobacco smoking; therefore, the most important means of preventing lung cancer is to quit smoking.

Products that are available to help quit smoking include nicotine gum, medicated nicotine sprays or inhalers, nicotine patches, and an oral medication (bupropion). In addition, group therapy and behavioral training further increase the chances of quitting.

For information about how to quit smoking, visit the following links:

• National Cancer Institute, Clearing the Air, Quit Smoking Today



• American Lung Association, Freedom From Smoking 



• Smokefree.gov 



• Quitnet

Other risk factors for lung cancer include asbestos, radon, and uranium exposure. Take precautions to reduce or eliminate exposure to such harmful substances.

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