Common Risk Factors for the Deadliest Cancers

1. Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women in the US. This cancer kills more patients than the next four deadliest cancers combined. In 2013, there were around 228,190 new cases of lung cancer and 159,480 deaths related to the disease.

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March 12, 2014

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July 1, 2014