Jonathan Villena

Thoracic surgeon Jonathan Villena from NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell sheds light on the alarming rise of lung cancer among younger, nonsmoking women. He discusses crucial risk factors like radon exposure, secondhand smoke, and genetics. Villena highlights barriers to screening and how stigma affects diagnosis, urging awareness of persistent coughs and family cancer history. He also covers advances in targeted therapies and the role of research in improving lung cancer care. This insightful conversation reveals why early detection and proactive health measures are vital.