From July-September, the days are warm (avg. high 78Â° F/25Â° C) with blissfully low humidity. Rain is rare and the evenings are long: The sun doesnât set until around 9 p.m. in June and July. What to pack: Summer attire; light jacket for cooler evenings.
Research has found several risk factors that may increase your chances of getting lung cancer. Smoking. Cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer. In the United States, cigarette smoking is linked to about 80% to 90% of lung cancers. Using other tobacco products such as cigars or pipes also increases the risk for lung cancer. Tobacco smoke is a toxic mix of more than 7,000 chemicals.
The typical screening method is getting annual CT scans. Those at a higher risk for lung cancer include people between the ages of 55 and 80 who have a history of smoking or lung cancer in their families. Exposure to radon gas, asbestos, chromium, nickel, and secondhand smoke can also increase a personâs risk, as can ethnicity and gender.