New research has found that if smokers decide to quit, their lungs can repair some of the damage caused by smoking. In conjunction with World Cancer Day, we take a look at the significance of this study for the prevention of lung cancer.

<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/jan/30/lungs-damaged-by-smoking-can-magically-heal-study">New research</a> has found that <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51279355">if smokers decide to quit, their lungs can repair some of the damage caused by smoking</a>. In conjunction with World Cancer Day, we take a look at the significance of this study for the prevention of lung cancer.</p>

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