“This common misconception could mean young people are less likely to be screened or seek medical help for symptoms.”
Treatment
Dr O’Connor added: “Treatment for lung cancer depends on the stage and type of lung cancer you have, how far it has spread and your overall health.
“As with all cancers, if diagnosed early it can make a difference on the type of treatment you have and outcomes following treatment.
“When diagnosed early and cancerous cells are confined to a small area, surgery may be used as the best treatment to remove the affected area of the lung.
