All about lung cancer: Cancer can occur in any part of the body, but at present, cases of lung cancer are increasing. People who smoke are at a higher risk of lung cancer, but these days due to excessive air pollution, the risk of this deadly disease has increased for everyone. World Lung Cancer Day is celebrated every year on 1 August. This special day is celebrated with the aim of making people aware about lung cancer. Today we will learn from a cancer specialist which people are more at risk of lung cancer and how it is detected.
Dr Sarika Bansal, consultant, oncology department, Fortis Hospital, Greater Noida, told AyraNews24x7 If abnormal growth starts in the cells of the lungs, then it is called lung cancer. The biggest cause of this cancer is smoking, but the risk of lung cancer also increases due to radiation therapy and exposure to radon gas. Not only smokers, but people living around them also have an increased risk of lung cancer. Actually, the smoke of smoking also reaches the bodies of people present nearby and this is called second hand smoking.
Dr. Sarika Bansal said that in today’s time, people are in a bad condition due to air pollution and pollution is causing lung cancer. People who have a family history of lung cancer are at a higher risk of this disease. People who come in contact with cancer-causing elements in factories are also considered to be at a higher risk of this cancer. If this cancer is detected at the right time, then people’s lives can be saved through treatment. People who are at a higher risk of this cancer should get themselves screened from time to time.
Experts said that chest X-ray can be done to detect lung cancer. Apart from this, lung cancer can also be detected through HRCT scan and CT scan with low radiation. If we talk about the treatment of lung cancer, then it is treated in 3 ways according to the stage. First surgery, second radiation therapy and third chemotherapy. Treatment can be done according to the condition of each patient. It is possible to prevent lung cancer. People should make every possible effort to avoid it.
Dr Sarika says that to avoid lung cancer, people should quit smoking immediately and stop associating with smokers. One should try to avoid pollution and avoid coming in contact with cancer causing elements. People who have a family history of cancer should get themselves screened from time to time. Apart from this, people should take a healthy diet and adopt a better lifestyle. If there is any kind of problem, one should consult a doctor and get himself examined.
Also read- Now sweet medicine will get rid of baldness! Hair will grow again by applying it on the head, scientists made a big claim
Tag: health, lifestyle, Trending News
first published : August 1, 2024, 2:48 pm IST
