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Lung Cancer Underlying Cause
Smoking is the most common cause for lung cancer.

Additional causes of lung cancer include:
  • Asbestos exposure
  • Exposure to pollution
  • Exposure to radiation
  • Radon exposure
  • Industrial chemical exposure:
    • Arsenic
    • Chloroethyl ethers
    • Chromates
    • Coke oven fumes
    • Mustard gas
    • Nickel
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Last Updated: Jun 4, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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