#Lung Cancer Causes

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Discover Lung Cancer Symptoms, Risks, Prevention & Treatment

Lung cancer, caused by exposure to pollutants or tobacco, originates in the lungs and is a serious health concern.

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Lung Cancer Treatment in India

Lung cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the lungs. It is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. There are two main types of lung cancer:

Small cell lung cancer: This type of lung cancer grows and spreads quickly. It is often diagnosed at a later stage, when it is more difficult to treat.

Non-small cell lung cancer: This type of lung cancer grows more slowly than small cell lung cancer. It is often diagnosed at an earlier stage, when it is more treatable.

Symptoms

The symptoms of lung cancer can vary depending on the type of lung cancer and the stage of the cancer. Some common symptoms of lung cancer include:

Cough: A cough that is new, persistent, or that changes in character.

Chest pain: Chest pain that is worse with deep breathing or coughing.

Shortness of breath: Shortness of breath that is worse with activity.

Wheezing: Wheezing that is worse with activity.

Blood in the sputum: Blood in the sputum, which is the mucus that is coughed up from the lungs.

Weight loss: Unexplained weight loss.

Fatigue: Fatigue that is not relieved by rest.

Causes

The main cause of lung cancer is smoking. Other causes of lung cancer include:

Secondhand smoke: Exposure to secondhand smoke can increase your risk of lung cancer.

Air pollution: Exposure to air pollution can increase your risk of lung cancer.

Asbestos exposure: Exposure to asbestos can increase your risk of lung cancer.

Radon exposure: Radon is a radioactive gas that can be found in some homes. Exposure to radon can increase your risk of lung cancer.

Diagnosis

If you have symptoms that are concerning for lung cancer, your doctor will likely order a chest X-ray. If the chest X-ray shows something abnormal, your doctor may order other tests, such as a CT scan, a PET scan, or a biopsy.

Treatments

The treatment for lung cancer depends on the type of lung cancer, the stage of the cancer, and your overall health. Treatment options for lung cancer include:

Surgery: Surgery is a common treatment for early-stage lung cancer.

Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.

Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy is a treatment that uses high-energy beams to kill cancer cells.

Targeted therapy: Targeted therapy is a treatment that uses drugs to target specific molecules on cancer cells.

Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy is a treatment that uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer.

Risks

The risks of lung cancer treatment vary depending on the type of treatment. Some common risks of lung cancer treatment include:

Side effects: Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can have side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and fatigue.

Infection: Cancer treatment can weaken the immune system, making you more likely to get infections.

Second cancer: Cancer treatment can increase your risk of developing another type of cancer.

Procedure

The procedure for lung cancer treatment varies depending on the type of treatment. However, some common steps include:

Surgery: Surgery for lung cancer is usually performed through a thoracotomy, which is a cut in the chest.

Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is usually given through an IV.

Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy is usually given through a machine that directs beams of radiation at the cancer.

Targeted therapy: Targeted therapy is usually given through an IV.

Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy is usually given through an injection.

Recovery

The recovery time for lung cancer treatment varies depending on the type of treatment. However, most people are able to return to their normal activities within a few weeks or months.

Success rate

The success rate of lung cancer treatment depends on the type of lung cancer, the stage of the cancer, and your overall health. The overall survival rate for lung cancer is about 15%. However, the survival rate is higher for early-stage lung cancer.

Cost in India

The cost of lung cancer treatment in India varies depending on the type of treatment, the hospital, and the city. However, lung cancer treatment is generally more affordable in India than in other countries.

Benefits

Early detection and treatment of lung cancer can improve your chances of survival. Lung cancer treatment can also improve your quality of life.

[can-of-pringles]

What if we just gave Viktor an inhaler and some Singulair /j

[softmeetscreatureplz]

So much of my family lore nd stories actually sound so fucking insane it's hilarous actually

[icewindandboringhorror]

Bad news, got back from the vet and my beautiful baby son is going to have to be put down soon, probably tomorrow or the next day, so send him best of wishes for his next few days~ Luckily, he's actually not in a lot of pain (for now, hopefully he won't be) and is acting pretty normal, so I'm hoping he won't suffer at all and everything will be peaceful for him.

[laulo821]

this goes so hard and it is lore accurate. a double banger !!

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[tazzertopia]

dumb thought but would smoking have any effect on asuma bc surely in a world where characters can canonically breathe out and spit fire, acid, lava, mist, ect cigarettes shouldn’t cause that much damage

[unreadpoppy]

Nebulizing a dog is harder than it sounds let me tell you that

[iliveinprocrasti-nationn]

doctors are like “look out for symptoms” and im like “but which ones and how do i know they’re not caused by one of my other issues” and there’s no answer

[b1witch]

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[corvidcall]

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[baura-bear]

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[thekingdomofdong]

It is not a good day at all man I'm so tempted to take tomorrow off

[sunnywalnut]

And suddenly I'm a lot more thankful for anti smoking ads

[oncologistdoctorrachi]

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