Lung cancer is alarmingly common, but the majority of cases are completely preventable. It is estimated that approximately 90 percent of all lung cancers are caused by environment or lifestyle. ¹

Since smoking is the biggest risk factor, avoiding environmental exposure to carcinogens and no longer using tobacco can dramatically reduce your risk. ² You can also protect your health by avoiding secondhand smoke, having your home checked for radon, and following safety guidelines in your workplace. ³ Consider taking a healthy step today to give yourself a healthier tomorrow.

Facts and figures

• Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths in both men and women in the United States. ²
• 10 to 15% of lung cancers occur in non-smokers. Of these cases, the most common causes are exposure to secondhand smoke, asbestos, and radon. ⁴
• The average cost of treating lung cancer is estimated to be $39,891 per patient. ⁵
• While 226,160 new cases of lung cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2012,1 many individuals underestimate the risk - 62% of workers believe it is not at all likely or not very likely they or a family member will experience a serious illness such as cancer. ⁶

How Aflac’s Cancer Policy Works

Cancer can take a toll on individuals and their family — physically, emotionally and even financially. Since 1958, Aflac has provided families with an extra level of financial protection through cancer insurance policies ⁷ that help with cancer treatment costs. Cash benefits paid directly offer policyholders the flexibility to pay bills related to their treatment or to help with everyday living expenses — whichever is best for them.

The Aflac Cancer Care insurance policy helps provide protection if a positive cancer diagnosis ever occurs. The policy provides coverage for dependent children at no extra cost with premiums as low as $3.21 per week. ⁸