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Is there a certain race gender or age group that that has a higher risk of getting lung cancer?
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∙ 14y ago
If you're a smoker then you're at risk... Someone I know was once a smoker until he quitted because he figured out he might be getting lung cancer... Oh well if you are a smoker, then please stop for Lord God!
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe most common demographic for people with lung cancer are chronic tobacco smokers. Other people who are likely to get cancer include people who worked with asbestos and people who work in the presence of fine glass and silicates.
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∙ 14y agowell, people over 50 have a higher chance, but smokers and secondhand smokers have the greatest risk.
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Which has a higher risk of getting cancer tobacco smokers or chewers?
chewing tobacco
Can anybody get kidney cancer?
Kidney cancer, like many types of cancer, can affect people of any age, gender, or ethnicity. However, certain factors may increase the risk of developing kidney cancer. Some of the risk factors for kidney cancer include: Age: The risk of kidney cancer increases with age. It is most commonly diagnosed in people over the age of 45. Gender: Men are generally at a higher risk of developing kidney cancer than women. Smoking: Tobacco use, including smoking, is a significant risk factor for kidney cancer. Obesity: People who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of developing kidney cancer. High blood pressure (hypertension): Hypertension is a risk factor for kidney cancer. Family history: Individuals with a family history of kidney cancer may have an increased risk. Certain genetic conditions: Certain inherited conditions, such as von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease or hereditary papillary renal cell carcinoma, can increase the risk of kidney cancer. Occupational exposure: Some jobs, such as those involving certain chemicals or substances, may increase the risk of kidney cancer. Kidney disease: Individuals with advanced kidney disease, especially those on long-term dialysis, may be at a higher risk.
What foods can give you a higher chance of getting cancer?
Microwaved foods & sun beds
Do you have a higher chance of getting lung cancer with smoking or without smoking?
you have a very higher chance of lung cancer if you smoke so i advice you not to smoke .smokinng just lets your life sink away!
What kind of hamster is less prone to cancer?
syrian the others are small and probaly have a higher risk of getting a tumor like a sort of cancer <3
If your mum and your nan had cancer would you most likely to have it too?
Due to the fact that there is a family history your chance of getting cancer is higher that a person with a clear family history. However, certain factors can work in your favor. Keeping a healthy and active lifestyle can reduce your chance. Also getting annual checkups and keeping an eye out for warning signs will help with early detection of any cancer or precancerous cells. This does not help prevent cancer but it can help with treatment and recovery.
Will getting your tubes tied decrease risk of ovarian cysts?
Getting tubal ligation (your tubes tied) does reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by 30% and higher. Ovarian cancer is a rare type of cancer that often presents symptoms in later stages.
Does getting burned from the sun get you a tan?
Yes, it eventually turns into a tan, BUT usually when this happens you have a higher chance of getting skin cancer in the areas where this happens.
What is important in studying health?
Theres a higher chance of getting cancer if youre taller. barely any but there is. just a fact.
What is the incidence of cancer with asbestos jobs?
Several studies have confirmed excessive rates of lung cancer among men with radiographic asbestosis. Participants with asbestos related pleural changes had a 44% higher risk of getting lung cancer.
Is the Genie Bra a sleeping bra?
Depends. Some people have said if you are sleeping with a bra on, you could get breast cancer and less worse, breast pain. The Genie Bra has no hooks, compared to others. There is a higher chance of getting breast cancer. So I say there is no chance of getting cancer, but maybe pain. That's it.
How you get cancer?
The exact cause of cancer is unknown. Some think it is genetic, like breast cancer. But just because someone in your family has cancer doesn't mean you do to, it often means you have a higher chance of developing cancer than a person who has no one in their family with it. There are things you can do that put you at a higher risk for certain cancer, examples are: smoking cigarettes increases the chance of lung cancer. For girls, if you get HPV, which is an STI, you may have an increased chance of cervical cancer. So in conclusion, there isn't a set way to get cancer or a set way to avoid it, just take care of yourself!
