Tobacco smoking, exposure to radon, asbestos, air pollution and genetics

In the U.S 1,685,210 cases are diagnosed each year.

In NC the rate is 68.5 cases.

1A: 49%

1B: 45%

2A: 30%

2B: 31%

3A: 14%

3B: 5%

4: 1%

Radiation: use high energy X-rays on a tumor to destroy it

Chemotherapy: drugs taken over time to kill cancer cells

-Radiation costs around 25,508

-Surgery costs around 19,145

Avoid smoking

Avoid secondhand smoke

Avoid radon gas exposure

Know your family history of the disease