Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too

Inside the rise of lung cancer in female non-smokers

Lung cancer patients have far better outcomes than they used to - providing the disease is caught early. Experts say this is a particular challenge in non-smokers.

Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too

While lung cancer rates have decreased by 43% in men, they have risen by 79% in women. Broader screening guidelines and recognizing early symptoms can help address the changing face of lung cancer.