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Basic Information

Photo of a man and a womanLearn what lung cancer is, what the symptoms are, how to lower your risk, and who should be screened for lung cancer.

Statistics

Photo of a person looking at statistics about the United States on a digital tabletLung cancer is the most common cancer in men and women in the United States. The Data Visualizations Tool provides detailed statistics.

For Health Care Providers

Photo of a doctor holding a digital tabletYou can play a key role in reducing the burden of lung cancer, the number one cause of cancer death in the United States. See our resources and tips.

Jackie’s Story

Photo of Jackie saying: It's up to you to take charge of your health.In this podcast, a lung cancer survivor shares her story about diagnosis, treatment, and community support and offers advice for other cancer survivors.

Featured Resources

Photo of people in the Arkansas State Fair.State and local communities can play an important role in helping people lower their lung cancer risk.
Photo of a family standing in front of their houseRadon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and most radon exposure occurs in the home.
Photo of a doctor listening to a man's lungs with a stethoscopeSmoking can cause cancer almost anywhere in your body. Learn about tobacco and cancer.

CDC works with partners to reduce the burden of lung cancer in the United States. Learn what CDC is doing.

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