Lung cancer is often only detected once it has spread, making it particularly dangerous. Each year, almost 50,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer, the majority of whom are over 60 and/or smokers. However, the disease can also be caused by second-hand smoke, radiation, and exposure to substances like asbestos, chromium, and nickel compounds. The most common form of lung cancer affects the airways leading into the lungs, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, and a