Don’t Believe the Hype: Top Lung Cancer Myths Debunked

By Karina Erdelyi
MYTH: I’M TOO YOUNG TO GET LUNG CANCER

MYTH: I’M TOO YOUNG TO GET LUNG CANCER

FACT: Yes, while it’s true that lung cancer is more prevalent in older people, it can occur in young adults - and even in children. One form of lung cancer in particular- BAC or bronchioloalveolar cancer - appears to be increasing, particularly among younger, non-smoking women.

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