"These Foods And Eating Habits May Increase Your Risk Of Lung Cancer" - Julia Naftulin
It’s common knowledge that smoking and secondhand smoke are major risk factors for lung cancer, as are pollutants and inhaled toxins. But some research suggests that what you eat can also play a role. Studies have linked foods high in saturated fat and processed carbohydrates to an increased risk of lung cancer. However, unlike cigarette smoke—which should be totally eliminated from your environment for healthy lungs—it's not necessary to completely cut these foods from your diet, said Nicholas Rohs, MD, assistant professor of medicine, hematology, and medical oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and attending physician of hematology and medical oncology at the Mount Sinai Downtown - Chelsea Center. “Patients with well-rounded healthy diets and good exercise not only prevent cancer by curtailing weight gain, but also those who are diagnosed with lung cancer do better with this lifestyle,” added Dr. Rohs.
- Nicholas Rohs, MD, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Attending Physician, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Mount Sinai Downtown – Chelsea Center