About LUNG CANCER
Lung cancer develops in the airway lining. There are multiple types of cancers that are based upon biological behaviours. These are small cell carcinomas (also called oat cell carcinomas) and non small carcinomas (include, squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, large cell carcinoma, bronchiolo-alveolar cell carcinoma etc.
Some of the main causes of lung cancer include- smoking, contact with nickel, chrome, asbestos, steel and coal gas processing. Exposure to radiations emitted from uranium, fluorspar, haematite also increases cancer possibilities.
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Diagnosis of lung cancer includes a physical examination and investigation into smoking habits and work history. Furthermore, the patient would have to undergo a chest X-ray, CT scan, Sputum Cytology, Bronchoscopy, Fine-Needle Aspiration, Positron Emission Tomography, MRI Brain, Mediastinoscopy, bone scans, breathing tests etc. After the disease is staged, the treatment follows. The treatment includes surgical correctives, radiotherapy, chemotherapy.
Fighting cancer is a long way but with expert assistance of doctors and cutting edge technology at Max Cancer Care, it becomes possible. Come to Max and we will help you combat and win over cancer because we care. We are Max Cancer Care.
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