What Are My Chances of Dying of Lung Cancer?
No one can give you an exact answer to this question. Your risk is higher if you were exposed to a lot of cadmium, if you smoke, and if you are over age 50. Of the 625 men in the study, 376 men are still alive. 24 men died of lung cancer. The fact sheet, “Estimated Relative Risk of Dying from Lung Cancer”, gives a better idea based on your exposure to cadmium. Your doctor can help you estimate your chances, too.
