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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy M.D

Overview

Secondary prevention of lung cancer consists of smoking cessation and screening. Secondary chemoprevention focuses on blocking the development of lung cancer in individuals in whom a precancerous lesion has been detected.

Secondary prevention of lung cancer consists of smoking cessation and screening.
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Secondary chemoprevention focuses on blocking the development of lung cancer in individuals with a precancerous lesion.