The lungs are two spongy organs in your chest that take in oxygen when you inhale and release carbon dioxide when you exhale. Lung cancer is a form of cancerous growth in your lungs. It is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths, among both men and women. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than do colon, prostate, ovarian and breast cancers combined.
People who smoke are at the greatest risk of having lung cancer, though lung cancer can also occur in people who have never smoked. The risk of lung cancer increases with the length of time and number of cigarettes being smoked.
Types OF Lung Cancer
Lung cancers are divided into two categories based on which lung cancer treatment is suggested:
Symptoms of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer typically does not have any signs and symptoms in its initial stages. However, they tend to occur only when the disease is advanced such as:
It is important to note here that although smoking causes the majority of lung cancers both in smokers and in people exposed to passive smoke. But lung cancer also occurs in people who may have never smoked or been exposed to smokes. So, there may be no clear cause of lung cancer.
There Are Ways To Prevent It
However, you would be happy to know that there are certain habits that can help prevent lung cancer, such as:
What is lung cancer?
It is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal, cancerous cells in one or both of the lungs. Lumps of these cells form tumors that make it hard for the lung to work properly.
What causes lung cancer?
It is much more common among people who smoke.But people who have never smoked can get it too.
What are the most common symptoms?
There might not be any symptoms in the early stages. Some other symptoms that may gradually develop include shortness of breath, coughing that does not go away, wheezing, coughing up blood, chest pain and trouble swallowing.
What are the treatments?
It depends on what type of lung cancer you have and how advanced it is.
Symptoms of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer typically does not have any signs and symptoms in its initial stages. However, they tend to occur only when the disease is advanced such as:
It is important to note here that although smoking causes the majority of lung cancers both in smokers and in people exposed to passive smoke. But lung cancer also occurs in people who may have never smoked or been exposed to smokes. So, there may be no clear cause of lung cancer.
There Are Ways To Prevent It
However, you would be happy to know that there are certain habits that can help prevent lung cancer, such as:
What is lung cancer?
It is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal, cancerous cells in one or both of the lungs. Lumps of these cells form tumors that make it hard for the lung to work properly.
What causes lung cancer?
It is much more common among people who smoke.But people who have never smoked can get it too.
What are the most common symptoms?
There might not be any symptoms in the early stages. Some other symptoms that may gradually develop include shortness of breath, coughing that does not go away, wheezing, coughing up blood, chest pain and trouble swallowing.
What are the treatments?
It depends on what type of lung cancer you have and how advanced it is.
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The lungs are two spongy organs in your chest that take in oxygen when you inhale and release carbon dioxide when you exhale. Lung cancer is a form of cancerous growth in your lungs. It is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths, among both men and women. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than do colon, prostate, ovarian and breast cancers combined.
People who smoke are at the greatest risk of having lung cancer, though lung cancer can also occur in people who have never smoked. The risk of lung cancer increases with the length of time and number of cigarettes being smoked.
Types OF Lung Cancer
Lung cancers are divided into two categories based on which lung cancer treatment is suggested:
Symptoms of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer typically does not have any signs and symptoms in its initial stages. However, they tend to occur only when the disease is advanced such as:
It is important to note here that although smoking causes the majority of lung cancers both in smokers and in people exposed to passive smoke. But lung cancer also occurs in people who may have never smoked or been exposed to smokes. So, there may be no clear cause of lung cancer.
There Are Ways To Prevent It
However, you would be happy to know that there are certain habits that can help prevent lung cancer, such as:
What is lung cancer?
It is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal, cancerous cells in one or both of the lungs. Lumps of these cells form tumors that make it hard for the lung to work properly.
What causes lung cancer?
It is much more common among people who smoke.But people who have never smoked can get it too.
What are the most common symptoms?
There might not be any symptoms in the early stages. Some other symptoms that may gradually develop include shortness of breath, coughing that does not go away, wheezing, coughing up blood, chest pain and trouble swallowing.
What are the treatments?
It depends on what type of lung cancer you have and how advanced it is.
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Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, is a 200 bed NABH certified multi-speciality tertiary care hospital. Spread over 1,50,000 sq. ft, it is a manifestation of Fortis Healthcare's vision of providing a world-class integrated healthcare .....
Rating :
Kohinoor Hospital is Asia’s first LEED Platinum Certified hospital and the world’s second LEED Platinum Certified hospital. One of the top hospitals in India and recognised among the best hospitals in Mumbai, Kohinoor Hospital is equipped with the lates.....
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RG was established in the year 1986 with its foundation in Mumbai. After mastering the technique of urinary stone management without surgery, RG proudly introduced another revolutionizing technology – “100 watt Holm.....
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With a capacity of 400 beds, this state-of- the-art facility is well equipped with the ideal combination of people, process and technology that ensures the best available healthcare services to all those who are in need. Known for its strict adherence to standard a.....
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S.L.Raheja (A Fortis Associate) Hospital, Mahim has established a benchmark in healthcare and medical facilities in the neighborhood of Mahim & the western suburbs. Since its inception, the hospital has been equipped with Centers of Excellence in diverse medica.....
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Fortis Hospital, Mulund is a JCI accredited, 300-bed multi-speciality tertiary care hospital providing a range of diagnostic and treatment services. With cutting edge technology, highly skilled and experienced surgeons and paramedical staff the Fortis Hospital at Mulund provides a patient-cent.....
Rating :
Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata is a world-class super-speciality NABH accredited tertiary care healthcare hospital. The 10-storied, 400 bed hospital is built on a 3 lakh square feet area, equipped with the latest technologies in the medical world. This state-o.....
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RG Stone Urology & Laparoscopy Hospital has a built up area of 315 Sq. meters with the bed capacity of 51 (including 1 ICU) and 2 operation theatres. We have room categories like suite, deluxe rooms, twin-sharing AC rooms, general .....
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