Troubling rise in young women getting lung cancer

Lung Cancer Trends - Lung cancer is increasingly diagnosed in younger women with no history of tobacco use [1] - Northwestern Medicine study indicates that 65% of lung cancer patients don't meet current screening guidelines [1] - Among those diagnosed too late, a majority are younger, non-smoking women [1] Potential Risk Factors - Environmental factors like air pollution, cosmetics, aerosols, gas stoves, or cleaning products are suspected but unproven culprits [3] Call for Change - Dr Barat advocates for changing screening guidelines to include all adults aged 40 to 85 [3]