Large cell carcinoma of the lung primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of large cell carcinoma of the lung include avoidance of smoking, smoking exposure, exposure to asbestos, and other high risk occupational jobs.

Primary Prevention

Effective measures for the primary prevention of large cell carcinoma of the lung include:[1]

  • Smoking cessation
  • Avoidance of high risk occupational jobs or taking necessary precautions at job site
    • Wearing masks
    • Annual medical checkups

References

  1. Khuri FR (2003). "Primary and secondary prevention of non-small-cell lung cancer: the SPORE Trials of Lung Cancer Prevention". Clin Lung Cancer. 5 Suppl 1: S36–40. PMID 14641993.