Benjamin Solomon, PhD, a medical oncologist from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, discusses the troubling rise of lung cancer in nonsmoking individuals, accounting for 15-20% of cases globally. He highlights the influence of environmental factors like air pollution and the peculiar histological differences, with adenocarcinoma being prevalent in nonsmokers. Solomon also tackles the lack of screening guidelines for this demographic, the challenges in early detection, and the importance of targeted therapies, emphasizing the need for better understanding and support for these patients.
