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Podcast: Science Quickly
Episode: Why Is Lung Cancer Surging among Young Women?
Description: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among U.S. women, surpassing breast and ovarian cancer combined. Thoracic surgeon Jonathan Villena explains why younger nonsmoking women are increasingly affected—and how early screening could save lives.
Recommended Reading
Most People at Risk for Lung Cancer Never Get Screened: Here’s How to Fix That
Jonathan Villena’s profile at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
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