Lung Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Tests, Treatment
By Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas in Cancer Care / Oncology
Mar 07 , 2022 | 1 min read
Lung Cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the lungs. It can spread throughout the body. There are two main types of lung cancer—small cell and non-small cell. Learn the key differences between these types of lung cancer, including symptoms and treatment options for each.
What is Lung Cancer?
It is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the Lung. Different factors increase or decrease the risk of Lung Cancer. There are two types of Lung Cancer: Small Cell Lung Cancer and Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. Tobacco smoking causes about 9 out of 10 cases* of lung cancer in men and about 8 out of 10 cases* of lung cancer in women.
Symptoms of Lung Cancer
- Hoarseness in voice
- Coughing up blood
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Bone pain & Bone fractures
- Blood clots
- Appetite & weight loss
- Fatigue
- Persistent chest infections such as Bronchitis / Pneumonia
- Swelling in lymph nodes in the middle of the chest
Causes of Lung Cancer
- Smoking/Second hand smoking
- Radon gas
- Asbestos
- Air pollution
- Genetics
Lung Cancer Screening
- Chest X-ray
- Low-dose Computed Tomography (LDCT)
- Sputum Cytology
- Biopsy
Treatment for Lung Cancer
Your treatment is based on a number of factors like your overall health, the type, and stage of Cancer.
The treatment options include:
- Surgery
- Radiation Therapy
- Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
- Targeted Drug Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Palliative Care
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