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I’m an oncologist. Here’s what nonsmokers need to know about lung cancer.
The Washington Post • • general
Key Points:
- Lung cancer can develop in nonsmokers due to various factors beyond smoking, such as genetic predisposition and family history of cancer.
- Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with early-stage pulmonary adenocarcinoma, a type of non-small cell lung cancer, despite no known history of smoking.
- The pope underwent surgery to remove the lung nodule and the entire lower lobe of his right lung as part of his treatment.
- His family history includes cancer, with both parents having died from the disease and a brother currently undergoing treatment for blood cancer, suggesting a possible genetic link.
