Lung Cancer Awareness Month

What Causes Lung Cancer?

It’s important to know the risk factors for lung cancer, so you can take steps to prevent the disease and determine if lung cancer screening is right for you.

Smoking

Nearly 9 out of 10 lung cancers are caused by smoking cigarettes.

Your risk goes up the more cigarettes you smoke per day and the more years you’ve smoked.

Quitting can significantly reduce your risk.

Secondhand Smoke

Nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or at work increase their risk of getting lung cancer by 20% to 30%.

Exposure to Radon

Radon is a tasteless, odorless gas that is produced by the natural breakdown of uranium in the soil, rocks, and water.

People can be exposed to radon mainly from breathing radon in the air that comes through cracks and gaps in the foundation of buildings and homes.

One out of 15 homes has a high level of radon.

Exposure to Asbestos and Carcinogens

Exposure to asbestos and other substances that are known to cause cancer, like arsenic, chromium, and nickel, in the workplace can increase the risk of lung cancer, especially if you smoke.

Talcum Powder and Dangerous Drugs

Johnson & Johnson talcum powder products have been linked to certain types of cancer, including mesothelioma which most often affects the lungs.

Belviq, a popular weight loss drug also known as Lorcaserin, can put people at increased risk of pancreatic, lung, and colorectal cancer.

The cancer-causing chemical NDMA has been found in Zantac, also called Ranitidine.

NMDA can have an especially negative impact on the internal organs and mostly the liver; it can also lead to lung tumors.

Contact Our Arkansas Injury Lawyers

If you or a loved one developed cancer after using Johnson & Johnson baby powder, Belviq or Zantac, contact us today for a free consultation.

Our attorneys can help you file a lawsuit and seek the maximum compensation.