LUNG CANCER

Lung cancer is a disease that arises due to uncontrollable growth of malignant cells inside the lungs. This cancer holds a highest cancer fatality rate with men. Sudden change in the breadth of exertion and prolonged coughing are the major symptoms of this cancer. Small cell carcinoma and non-small cell carcinomas are the two types of lung cancer. The treatment methodologies vary for the two types. The former type is usually treated using direct surgery and the latter is cured using chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Smoking is main factor that paves the way for becoming a fatal victim to lung cancer. Chest X-ray and MRI scan can clearly identify the presence of lung cancer. Lung cancer vigorously metastasizes to liver, bone and brain. Staging of lung cancer is done according to the level of spread from the original source. Even passive smoking can lead to lung cancer among non-smokers. Please quit smoking…….!