Lungs Cancer Treatment In BLK-Max Hospital New Delhi India

Lung Cancer Surgery in India

What is lung cancer?

Lung cancer begins when abnormal cells grow and multiply in an uncontrolled way in one or both of the lungs. Cancer that starts in the lungs is known as primary lung cancer. It can spread to other parts of the body such as the lymph nodes, brain, adrenal glands, liver and bones.
When cancer starts in another part of the body and spreads to the lungs, it is called secondary or metastatic cancer in the lung. This booklet is about primary lung cancer only.

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Risk factors for Lung Cancer

The causes of lung cancer are not fully understood, and some people develop lung cancer
without having any known risk factors. The factors listed below and on the next page are known to increase the risk of developing the disease. Having these risk factors does not mean you will develop lung cancer, but if you are concerned about your risk, talk to your doctor.

Tobacco smoking

In the world, about 90% of lung cancer cases in males and 65% in females are estimated to be a result of tobacco smoking. The earlier a person starts smoking, the longer they smoke and the more cigarettes they smoke, the higher the risk of developing lung cancer. However, about one-fifth (21%) of people who are diagnosed with lung cancer have never been smokers.

Second-hand smoking

Breathing in other people’s tobacco smoke (passive or second-hand smoke) can cause lung cancer. Living with a smoker increases a nonsmoker’s risk by 20−30%.

Exposure to asbestos

People who are exposed to asbestos are more likely to develop lung cancer or pleural mesothelioma (see previous page). Although the use of asbestos in building materials has been banned across Australia since 2004, there is still asbestos in some older buildings and fences.

Exposure to other elements

People exposed to radioactive gas (radon) in the workplace, such as uranium miners, have an increased risk of lung cancer. Contact with the processing of arsenic, cadmium, steel and nickel may also be a risk factor.

Family history

You may be at a higher risk if a family member has been diagnosed with lung cancer.

Personal history

Having another lung disease (e.g. lung fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, emphysema) or HIV infection may increase the risk of lung tumours.

Older age

Lung cancer is most commonly diagnosed over the age of 60 years, though it can occur in younger people.

The main symptoms of lung cancer are:

• a persistent new cough or a change in an ongoing cough
• breathlessness
• chest and/or shoulder pain
• repeated bouts of pneumonia or bronchitis
• coughing or spitting up blood.

A person diagnosed with lung cancer may also have experienced symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, hoarse voice, wheezing, difficulty swallowing, abdominal or joint pain, and enlarged fingertips (finger clubbing).
Having any one of these symptoms does not necessarily mean that you have lung cancer. Some of these symptoms may be caused by other conditions or from the side effects of smoking. However, if you have symptoms, see your doctor without delay.
Lung cancer symptoms can be vague and the disease is often discovered when it has spread to other parts of the body. Sometimes, there are no symptoms and the cancer is found during routine tests (often an x-ray or CT scan) for other conditions.

Diagnosis:

Your doctors will perform a number of tests to make a diagnosis, and work out whether the cancer has spread beyond the lung. The test results will help them recommend a treatment plan for you.

Initial tests:

To investigate abnormal symptoms, the first test is usually an x-ray, often followed by a CT scan. You may also have a test to check how your lungs are working and blood tests to check your overall health.

Chest x-ray:

A chest x-ray is painless and can show tumours 1 cm wide or larger. Small tumours may not show up on an x-ray or may be hidden by other organs within the chest cavity. After a chest x-ray, you may need more detailed tests.

CT scan:

A CT (computerised tomography) scan uses x-ray beams to take many pictures of the inside of your body and then a computer compiles them into a cross-sectional picture. This method can detect smaller tumours than those found by chest x-rays, and provides detailed information about the tumour, the lymph nodes in the chest, and other organs

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Speciality:      Radiation Oncologist
Experience:   37 years of experience
Hospital:        BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital

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Specialist:       Surgical Oncologist
Experience:    15 years of experience
Hospital:          BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital

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Specialist:       Pediatric Oncologist
Experience:    11 years of experience
Hospital:         BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital

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Specialist:         Surgical Oncologist
Experience:      12+ years of experience
Hospital:           BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital

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Specialist:       Surgical Oncologist
Experience:    10years of experience
Hospital:         BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital

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