Lung cancer has been one of the top causes of cancer-related death in women as well as men worldwide. More than 90-percent of lung cancers are caused due to the usage of tobacco-based products and smoking. However, there could be other causes as well, including exposure to air pollution, chronic infections, asbestos or radon gas.
Broadly, lung cancer is classified into two histologic categories:
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December 21, 2022 |
RGCIRC Team
Cancer is the name of the devil that terrifies us to the core. We know the pain and agony this disease causes and wish to keep it away from our family and friends. Yet, every year, this disease is a top cause of death worldwide. Thus, wishing it away alone isn’t helping and ignoring its existence till the time it comes knocking on our doors would be too late!
To protect ourselves and our loved ones from this menace, we need to start early, be aware and do all ... Read More
September 29, 2022 |
RGCIRC Team
There's no denying that cancer is one of the worst diseases to live with. But when it comes to lung cancer, things are even worse. Just imagine waking up one day and knowing that you have this deadly disease. It's hard to even imagine how scary and devastating that would be. But unfortunately, this is the reality for many people.
Lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer and it's very difficult to treat. Even with the best medical care, the survival ... Read More
September 12, 2022 |
RGCIRC Team
Lung cancer is one of the most deadly diseases, with a survival rate of less than 20%. However, several factors can increase your risk of developing the disease, including smoking, lifestyle changes, diet, and exposure to certain chemicals and pollutants.
Along with lung cancer treatment, there are also several natura... Read More
August 25, 2022 |
RGCIRC Team
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and its incidence is on the rise. Every year, more and more people are diagnosed with the disease and the death toll continues to climb.
There is no single cause of lung cancer. The disease develops over time as a result of a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors. However, smoking, exposure to radiation and other carcinogens, and a family history of the disease are the risk factors f... Read More
August 20, 2022 |
RGCIRC Team
Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the two major types of lung cancer that can affect smokers and non-smokers. It affects patients similar to other types of lung cancer, such as squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma.
Symptoms include a persistent cough, breathlessness, weight loss, and coughing up blood. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are just a few examples of treatment. Based on the stage the cancer is at and how much it has progressed, appropri... Read More
July 20, 2022 |
RGCIRC Team
Lung cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the world. It is defined as cancer that begins in the lungs and most often occurs in people who smoke. Cigarette smoking is one of the leading causes of lung cancer; however, 25% of lung cancer cases detected worldwide were diagnosed to be in non-smokers. The victims' ages are usually 60 years and above. Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide compared to any other form of cancer.
The... Read More
April 21, 2022 |
RGCIRC Team
Lung cancer is a kind of cancer that begins in the lungs and mostly affects people who smoke a lot. The cancer cells usually start growing in the cells that line the bronchi and other parts of the lungs like the alveoli or bronchioles.
Lung cancer treatment generally includes cancer surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Continue reading this article to underst... Read More
February 20, 2022 |
RGCIRC Team
Asbestosis refers to a lung disease that is caused due to inhalation of asbestos fibres. It is also known as White Lung Cancer because asbestosis looks like a large white area in the X-ray of the lungs. The symptoms of this disease range from mild to severe.
The main symptom is shortness of breath. Continue reading to know more about White Lung Cancer, its causes and more.As someone who has seen Asbestosis closely in the family, let us dive into what the disea... Read More
December 27, 2021 |
RGCIRC Team
It’s a widely known fact that smoking can lead to lung cancer and is the second most common cancer found in men and women around the world. Most importantly, it doesn’t only affect people who have smoked. I have experienced it as my brother is a lung cancer survivor. Screening is used to test or examine in order to find a disease in people who don’t have symptoms. Moreover, regular chest x-rays have been reviewed during lung cancer screening as necessary before availing a L... Read More
February 10, 2021 |
RGCIRC Team
Lung cancer is one of the scariest and deadly diseases across the globe. It is a leading cause of numerous deaths worldwide. The biggest concern of developing lung cancer is for smokers and ex-smokers.
However, there’s a sigh of relief for people at high risk of lung cancer. With effective lung cancer screening, ex-smokers and heavy smokers can eas... Read More
December 10, 2020 |
RGCIRC Team
Lung cancer remains one of the primary causes of death in both men and women not only in India but across the world. There are several reasons why this happens. One of the most important reasons out of all the others is that lung cancer is mostly detected at an advanced stage. So it becomes very difficult to treat even for the most experienced of cancer experts. This is why it becomes all the more important for high-risk individuals, people who have a higher chance of getting the disease due to their lifestyle, to get screened at a ca... Read More
September 11, 2020 |
RGCIRC Team
To prevent the lung cancer patients from getting affected with coronavirus, this post will brief you about the risk associated, the signs and symptoms, lung cancer treatment and preventive measures to be taken during COVID-19
Lung cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among people above 65 years of age. Patients with lung cancer are twice more prone to exposure to infections like coronavirus, compared to the general population. Thus, it is imperative for lung cancer patients to know all the important things about COVID-19 and... Read More
August 30, 2020 |
RGCIRC Team
Mouth cancer comprises of 11.28% of all cases among the men, making it the most common cancer type for the sex. In women, it is the fifth most common cancer type, amounting to around 4.3% of all cases. Tobacco usage is the most prevalent cause of mouth cancer among men who are over 40 years of age, as they account for almost 80% of the causes. Due to the same reason, there has been a sudden increase in the cases of women and young adults with mouth cancer. Mainly in the urban areas, ... Read More
July 13, 2020 |
RGCIRC Team
Nearly 25% of people with lung cancer experience no signs and symptoms before diagnoses via chest X-ray or CT scan that is done for any other reasons like chest pain, breathing problem, etc. So, it is important to know the early signs and symptoms of lung cancer.
Given below are the early signs or causes of lung cancer that you must be aware of and immediately see the doctor if you experience any of these symptoms:
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February 5, 2020 |
RGCIRC Team
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