All of the following statements regarding lung cancer are true EXCEPT

A) being exposed to radon can cause lung cancer even in non-smokers.
B) lung cancer is very easy to detect in its early stages.
C) non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke are at increased risk for lung cancer.
D) chest pain can be a symptom of advanced lung cancer.


Answer: B

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