The #1 cause of lung cancer is smoking. Even if you stopped years ago, you could still be at risk depending on how much you smoked and for how long. The #2 cause of lung cancer is environmental exposure to radon. Dr. Vickie Fowler, a primary care physician from WakeMed is here to discuss both types of risk and how to know when to get screened.
Get more information on WakeMed's online smoking cessation program here. https://www.wakemed.org/care-and-services/quit-with-wakemed-tobacco-cessation-program.
Send us your questions and ideas for future episodes at www.wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions
DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action.
November 6th, 2024, 06:00 am
Sarah Has Questions
The two main causes of lung cancer
00:00
35m
Published November 6th, 2024, 06:00 am
Description
The #1 cause of lung cancer is smoking. Even if you stopped years ago, you could still be at risk depending on how much you smoked and for how long. The #2 cause of lung cancer is environmental exposure to radon. Dr. Vickie Fowler, a primary care physician from WakeMed is here to discuss both types of risk and how to know when to get screened.
Get more information on WakeMed's online smoking cessation program here. https://www.wakemed.org/care-and-services/quit-with-wakemed-tobacco-cessation-program.
Send us your questions and ideas for future episodes at www.wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions
DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is intended to be educational and nothing said by the host or guests should be taken as medical advice. The information presented here is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Your health is important, and seeking the advice of your own healthcare provider is always the best course of action.
Share
Sarah Has Questions
When it comes to life, wellness, health and medicine, we all have questions. Sarah King is not afraid to ask ANYTHING.
Is THIS normal? Is THAT a problem I should see a doctor about?
What can I do RIGHT NOW to keep fill in the blank from happening in the future?
Sarah King has questions, but instead of a 10-minute doctor’s appointment where she comes away without answers, she gets to sit down with world-class physicians for candid conversations. And she’s not afraid to ask anything! No topic is off limits from sex, infertility and menopause to mental health, exercise and "Do I really need probiotics?” Doctors from WakeMed in Raleigh, NC answer her questions...ALL of her questions!
Sarah has questions, and admit it, you do too! Sarah Has Questions is produced by MIX 101.5 in Raleigh, NC.
