Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has sadly passed away at the age of 56. Questions have arisen about whether she was a smoker, though it’s not confirmed if she was.
According to the National Cancer Institute, smoking is a primary risk factor for non-small cell lung cancer. Other risk factors include exposure to secondhand smoke, a family history of lung cancer, and advancing age.
Her husband, Dennis Troper, announced the heartbreaking news on Facebook on August 10, stating, “It is with profound sadness that I share the news of Susan Wojcicki passing. My beloved wife of 26 years and mother to our five children left us today after 2 years of living with non small cell lung cancer.”
He added: “Susan was not just my best friend and partner in life, but a brilliant mind, a loving mother, and a dear friend to many.”
“Her impact on our family and the world was immeasurable. We are heartbroken, but grateful for the time we had with her. Please keep our family in your thoughts as we navigate this difficult time.”
Did Susan Wojcicki Smoke
There have been no official reports confirming that Wojcicki was a smoker.
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for about 85% of all cases.
It generally grows and spreads more slowly than small cell lung cancer, which is another type.
NSCLC is categorized into three main subtypes: adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. Risk factors for developing NSCLC include smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, a family history of lung cancer, and increasing age.
Despite the association between smoking and lung cancer, it is important to note that non-smokers can also develop this disease. Other factors, such as genetic predisposition and environmental exposures, can contribute to the development of NSCLC.
