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How likely is it for someone who has never smoked or been around smokers to be diagnosed with small cell lung cancer?
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Small cell lung ca: Small cell Lung cancer in non-smokers can be caused by exposure to radon, secondhand smoke, air pollution, or other factors.
Answered 2/18/2019
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It used to be : Uncmon go people not to get lung cancer without known exposures but it is becoming more and more common. The exact rates are not known. It is still not likely to get lung cancer of any kind without a significant exposure .
Answered 2/18/2019
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