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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2019
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Lung Cancer

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Dr. R.K.ChopraPulmonologist • 36 Years Exp.MD - Medicine, MD - Pulmonary Medicine

Lung cancer- Chronic smokers, Ex smokers, unprotected exposures in industries, family history of cancer, pollutions are risk factors. Common symptoms are-  Can be no symptom, persistent cough, voice change, blood in the sputum, pain chest, breathlessness etc. Best test is CT scan of the chest to see any nodule, mass. Early diagnosis is very important for better survival. Biopsy of nodule/mass can confirm diagnosis in 24 hours. Good treatment options including surgery in early stages are available in good centers. So do not waste time in approaching good chest doctor in a good clinic/hospital for early diagnosis.

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