Lung cancer is on rise for Indian women in comparison to a distinct decrease witnessed in men over the last 20 years.
Lung cancer has always been associated as a “men’s disease” whereas now women account for almost 50% of deaths caused by lung cancer. It would be an interesting insight to learn that Lung cancer is the main cause of death in women, which surpasses breast cancer. It is disheartening women are cognizant of the symptoms much rather late or are diagnosed with lung cancer by when the deadly disease begins to spread to other organs, reducing the chances of speedy cure.
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Most women detected with lung cancer die within a year and the majority of living lung cancer patients have been identified within the last five years. Smoking and pollution contribute to 90% lung cancer deaths. However, non-smokers have a 20-30% higher chance of developing lung cancer since they are regularly exposed to indirect smoke, work-related exposure to carcinogens and radon, resulting in 10% lung cancer cases. Hence the highest number of lung cancer patients in the world due to massive air pollution, 90% of which are non-smokers have been tracked in Kolkata.
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Most women detected with lung cancer die within a year and the majority of living lung cancer patients have been identified within the last five years. Smoking and pollution contribute to 90% lung cancer deaths. However, non-smokers have a 20-30% higher chance of developing lung cancer since they are regularly exposed to indirect smoke, work-related exposure to carcinogens and radon, resulting in 10% lung cancer cases. Hence the highest number of lung cancer patients in the world due to massive air pollution, 90% of which are non-smokers have been tracked in Kolkata.
A study of Medicare beneficiaries with a history of heavy smoking found that new lung cancer screening guidelines would likely double the proportion of lung cancers found at an early stage, but at a steep cost of some $9.3 billion over five years according to U.S. researchers. It is a known fact that pollution is harmful to health, environmental pollution is now the main reason leading to increased cases of lung cancer for people and the government to wake up and indulge in consistent efforts to control the smoke and other pollutants.
We have abundant diagnostic techniques and chemotherapeutic drugs available, hence early screening and diagnosing can save more lives. The survival rates for female lung cancer patients can be increased by the emphasizing on the awareness on this issue.
To discuss in detail the various medical techniques and treatment procedures that can prevent delayed lung cancer diagnosis, we would be happy to facilitate an interaction with our doctors.
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