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According to studies, traditional and complementary medicine (T&amp;amp;CM) is used by 35% to 79% of cancer patients in LMICs, which frequently delays biomedical treatment and complicates care. Over 2.4 billion people use biomass fuels for household air pollution (HAP), which has been associated with a two- to three-fold increased risk of lung cancer, especially in women. Furthermore, tobacco smoking contributes to about 2.7 million new cases of cancer in less developed areas each year, highlighting ongoing exposure to avoidable dangers. Findings show that the cancer burden in LMICs is further exacerbated by poor food storage, alcohol use, pesticide exposure, unregulated consumer chemicals, and stigma. These cultural and environmental factors must be addressed in preventative initiatives in addition to biological therapy. 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