Lung Cancer | Best way to Avoid Lung Cancer
Lung cancer happens when a spiteful tumor is formed in the lung. It is also termed as lung carcinoma and is one of the most common cancer types found across the world. As per WHO, lung cancer is first in the list of most common cancers in the world. Additionally, it is first in the list of cancers that cause the most number of deaths in the world.
Causes of Lung Cancer
Smoking
Smoking is the Primary reason for lung cancer. Active Smoking and passive smoking both cause lung cancer.
Air pollution
With rising pollution levels it has become very hard for people to inhale fresh air. Next, to smoking, air pollution has become a major cause of lung cancer.
Exposure to Radon gas
Radon gas exposure is dangerous and the workers or the general public exposed to radon gas have a high probability of developing lung cancer.
Exposure to Asbestos
Asbestos exposure aggravates lung cancer.
Family Genetics
Not often, but at times lung cancer may occur because of family hereditary reasons.
Symptoms of Lung Cancer
There are several symptoms that indicate lung cancer
- Persistent cough
- Coughing blood
- Difficulty in breathing
- Backache and pain in shoulders and chest
- Sudden weight loss
- Feeling Exhausted
- Loss of Appetite
- Suffering long term from pneumonia
- Suffering long term from bronchitis
- Pain in the bones
- Swelling in face, neck, and arms
Treatment
- Lung cancer can be treated using any of the below techniques
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Hormone therapy
- Targeted therapy
- Stem cell transplants
- Precision medicine
Way Forward
A person affected by lung cancer should never lose hope; he/she should possess the determination to fight the disease. Making positive changes in lifestyle will help a great extent in containing lung cancer. To know more please consult the Best Pulmonologist in Chennai, Dr. Sabarinath at his Sabari Lung care clinic at Velachery, in Chennai or else call now on +917069471646 for Instant Appointment .
