India, Dec. 20 -- Lung cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers. It has a 64 percent survival rate when detected early, but only an 8 percent rate in advanced stages. The National Institutes of Health estimates there are about 2 million diagnoses and 1.8 million deaths each year. With rising pollution and changes in our lifestyles, the risk of lung cancer is increasing. This disease is becoming more common, especially among non-smokers. An oncologist warns, "Not every cough is harmless, and not every lung cancer story begins with a cigarette."

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