Lung Cancer- symptoms, types & treatment Contributed by Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh, Medical Oncologist, HCG Abdur Razzaque Ansari Cancer Hospital Ranchi
by Shrutee K Q1. How common is lung cancer? A. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in males worldwide. if we combine both sexes approximately 2.2 million new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed worldwide which accounts for 11 % of all cancers and 2nd only to breast cancer. it is the leading cause of death from cancer worldwide. 1.7 million people die from this disease every year. In India also 72000 new cases of lung cancer were diagnosed in 2020 which accounts for 8 % of all cases. Q2. What are the risk factors for lung cancer? A. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. it is seen that 9 out of 10 lung cancer patients are smokers. Apart from smoking air pollution also cause lung cancer. Occupational exposure to asbestos and previous radiation to the chest can cause lung cancer. Q3. What are the symptoms of lung cancer? A. Long-standing cough is the most common symptom. cough is usually dry initially. It can be associated with blood-tinged sputum or a change in voice ...