Lung cancer in non-smokers is on the rise, causing more deaths among women than breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer combined, according to the National Institute of Health. Shira Kupperman Boehler, avid runner, mother of four, and non-smoking lung cancer survivor, joins TODAY along with lung surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Port to share her story and raise awareness about the importance of lung cancer screenings, particularly among non-smokers, which she attributes to her survival. Lung cancer in non-smokers is on the rise, causing more deaths among women than breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer combined, according to the National Institute of Health. Shira Kupperman Boehler, avid runner, mother of four, and non-smoking lung cancer survivor, joins TODAY along with lung surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Port to share her story and raise awareness about the importance of lung cancer screenings, particularly among non-smokers, which she attributes to her survival.
