Almora: Cancer cases are continuously increasing in India and cancer is a disease that can occur in any part of the body. One such cancer is lung cancer. People have less information about this cancer and its symptoms. Today we will talk in detail about the important things related to this disease. Lung cancer was discussed in detail with Dr. Rahul Singh, an oncologist at the Medical College of Almora district of Uttarakhand. He told that when this problem occurs, many symptoms appear which seem normal.
Symptoms can be like this
Oncologist Dr. Rahul Singh told in a conversation with Local 18 that many symptoms of lung cancer are seen which include difficulty in breathing, mucus in cough, coughing several times, redness in mucus, pain in breathing, Chest pain and weight loss are considered the main symptoms. If someone sees such symptoms continuously, then they should immediately go to the doctor and seek advice.
smoking is dangerous
The biggest cause of lung cancer is smoking. It can be harmful for anyone who smokes at any stage. Apart from this, our environment has become such that the risk of pollution is also increasing and due to this, lung cancer can also occur. For this, everyone should correct their daily routine. One should exercise in the morning, there is also a need to pay attention to good lifestyle and eating habits.
more problems in men
In Almora, lung cancer is being seen in people above the age of 40, which includes both men and women, but lung cancer is mostly found in men. Ever since chemotherapy started in Almora, about 20 patients are coming here every month. Dr. Rahul Singh also told that three types of lung cancer can be treated. These are operation, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Much else depends on the condition and stage of the patient.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: October 10, 2024, 12:24 IST
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