When 52-year-old Rahul (name altered), a non-smoker and fitness enthusiast, started experiencing a persistent cough, he initially thought it was a seasonal allergy. But after months, the cough persisted, and he noticed breathlessness while climbing stairs. A CT scan showed a localised lesion in the right upper lobe of his lung, raising concerns that something […]
Can Shoulder Pain Be a Sign of Lung Cancer? Subtle Signs You Need to Watch Out For
Dr. Trinanjan Basu, HOD Radiation Oncology, HCG Cancer Center, Borivali, Mumbai After a long day at the office or post an intense workout session and some heavy lifting, a shoulder pain is quite common but imagine experiencing a continuous discomfort that is not cured by painkillers and quietly impedes your everyday activities. What if there […]
Lung Cancer in India: Understanding Risk Factors and the Importance of Early Detection
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital. Lung cancer is a formidable adversary, claiming countless lives each year. Enhancing public awareness about this disease is crucial. Awareness of lung cancer is essential for saving lives. By understanding the disease, its risk factors, and the importance of early detection, […]
Air Pollution Leading Cause of Lung Cancer in Non-smokers
Traffic exhaust, smoke due to coal and wood burning, and passive smoking are major risk factors after tobacco Intake of tobacco (both smoke and smokeless forms) accounts for 21% of total cancer deaths worldwide, including those from lung cancer. Non-smokers can still be at risk for lung cancer due to several factors, even though smoking is […]
Increasing number of women and young people falling victim to lung cancer: Doctors
India is seeing an increase in incidence of lung cancer, especially among women and younger age group. This is due to more and more women taking up smoking in the country, and the rising habit of early-age smoking in the younger age groups. Cases of lung cancer are also increasing in non-smokers and light smokers […]
Lung Cancer In Non-Smokers: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & More
Authored by Dr Trinanjan Basu, Senior Consultant-Radiation Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre Borivali Lung cancer is a serious health complication that can cause long-term harm and even fatality. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death around the globe. Although smokers are at the most significant risk of contracting […]
Emerging Biomarkers for Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis
Dr. Kapil Uttamrao Raut, MBBS, MD Medicine, DM Medical oncology, ECMO (UK) , Medical Oncology, HCG NCHRI Cancer Centre, Nagpur Lung cancer, a devastating disease that affects millions worldwide, is primarily caused by prolonged exposure to harmful substances. Smoking is the most significant risk factor, accounting for the majority of lung cancer cases. The carcinogens […]