- Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among American women, with increasing cases in never-smokers.
- Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, a nonsmoker, died of lung cancer at 56, highlighting the issue.
- Low-dose CT scans are effective for early detection, but current guidelines only recommend them for smokers over 50 with a 20-pack-year history.
- About 20% of lung cancer cases occur in nonsmokers, with women accounting for two-thirds.
- Breast cancer survivors face increased risk of developing lung cancer.