FAQ on lung cancer - Best Lung Cancer Doctor in Bangalore- Dr Murali

1. FAQ ON LUNG CANCER Cancer has become the evilest word for this world. In the last few years, the rate of lung cancer is on a rapid hike. Repeated attacks of cough and cold, mild chest pain are very common but these might be symptoms of lung cancer also. WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF LUNG CANCER? We all know both first-hand and second-hand smoking and the use of tobacco is the most identified risk. Apart from this, you should be aware of Family history. Smoking WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS? Cough staying for a long time and getting worse with time is the foremost symptom of lung cancer. DO LUNG TUMORS ALWAYS INDICATE CANCER? Non-cancerous lung tumors also exist but unfortunately, they are very rare. Moreover, before surgery, it’s quite hard to identify if the tumor is cancerous or not. DO LARGE DOSES OF ANTIOXIDANTS PREVENT LUNG CANCER? At present, no medically proven concept indicates the lowering of lung cancer risk with the help of vitamin E, rather ongoing studies reveal that few antioxidants, like vitamin-A, beta- carotene foster the risk, mainly in the case of smokers. 6. DOES A NEGATIVE CHEST X-RAY CONFIRM THAT I DON’T HAVE LUNG CANCER? Unfortunately ‘no’. The tumors might appear as just shows behind the ribs, which is hard to detect. HOW MANY TYPES OF LUNG CANCER ARE THERE? Two main types are there. Non-small cell Small-cell GO TO WWW.DRMURALISUBRAMANIAN.COM FOR MORE.