Can early lung cancer be prevented?

Early lung cancer can be prevented to a certain extent through scientific lifestyle and screening methods. The key is to understand the risk factors in a timely manner and take specific preventive measures.

The occurrence of lung cancer is closely related to smoking, bad air environment, family inheritance and certain eating habits. Long-term exposure to tobacco smoke is the main carcinogenic factor. Secondhand smoke, air pollution and occupational exposure such as asbestos and arsenic can also increase the risk. Understanding these factors will help you recognize potential threats.

To prevent early lung cancer, the first thing to do is to quit smoking and avoid breathing secondhand smoke. If you live in an area with severe air pollution, you can use a home air purifier to reduce lung damage. A balanced diet can protect the body, such as eating more fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants and reducing the intake of processed and red meat foods, which are all helpful in reducing the risk of cancer.

If you have a family history of lung cancer, a history of long-term smoking, or are exposed to a high-risk occupational environment, you should consult your doctor as soon as possible whether you need regular low-dose spiral CT screening. This examination is not only very sensitive in detecting early lung cancer, but is also of great significance in improving the success rate of treatment.