Types of cancer:
Lung cancer is of two major types based on microscopic appearance.
Small cell lung cancer is mostly diagnosed in chain smokers or active smokers. the two different types of small cell lung cancer or small cell carcinoma and mixed small or large cell carcinoma. It is a less common subtype with a significantly worse outcome and aggressive nature.
- Non-small cell lung cancer :
Non-small cell cancer includes adenocarcinoma (which affects epithelial tissues) squamous cell carcinoma (which affects bronchus) and large cell carcinoma (this is found in all parts of the lungs and spreads fast my). Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common subtype of lung cancer.Symptoms:Cancer doesn’t show more signs and symptoms in its early stage. Usually, the symptoms are more in the later stages of cancer.Breathing difficulty or wheezing Shortness of breath on exertion or at rest Continuous cough even with medication Coughing out bloodPain in the area of chest and ribsSudden weight lossHoarseness of voice Swollen lymph notes in the neck or armpitRisk factors:Smoking is the major cause of lung cancerSecond-hand smoking or passive smokingExposure to radon gasContinuous exposure to dangerous and poisonous industrial gasFamily history.Prevention:Stop smokingAvoid second-hand smokingUsage of protective masks in the workplace and industries.Healthy eating habits.Intake of fruits and vegetablesExerciseTypes of cancer:
Lung cancer is of two major types based on microscopic appearance.
Small cell lung cancer is mostly diagnosed in chain smokers or active smokers. the two different types of small cell lung cancer or small cell carcinoma and mixed small or large cell carcinoma. It is a less common subtype with a significantly worse outcome and aggressive nature.
- Non-small cell lung cancer :
Non-small cell cancer includes adenocarcinoma (which affects epithelial tissues) squamous cell carcinoma (which affects bronchus) and large cell carcinoma (this is found in all parts of the lungs and spreads fast my). Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common subtype of lung cancer.Symptoms:Cancer doesn’t show more signs and symptoms in its early stage. Usually, the symptoms are more in the later stages of cancer.Breathing difficulty or wheezing Shortness of breath on exertion or at rest Continuous cough even with medication Coughing out bloodPain in the area of chest and ribsSudden weight lossHoarseness of voice Swollen lymph notes in the neck or armpitRisk factors:Smoking is the major cause of lung cancerSecond-hand smoking or passive smokingExposure to radon gasContinuous exposure to dangerous and poisonous industrial gasFamily history.Prevention:Stop smokingAvoid second-hand smokingUsage of protective masks in the workplace and industries.Healthy eating habits.Intake of fruits and vegetablesExerciseYoga...Types of cancer:
Lung cancer is of two major types based on microscopic appearance.
Small cell lung cancer is mostly diagnosed in chain smokers or active smokers. the two different types of small cell lung cancer or small cell carcinoma and mixed small or large cell carcinoma. It is a less common subtype with a significantly worse outcome and aggressive nature.
- Non-small cell lung cancer :
Non-small cell cancer includes adenocarcinoma (which affects epithelial tissues) squamous cell carcinoma (which affects bronchus) and large cell carcinoma (this is found in all parts of the lungs and spreads fast my). Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common subtype of lung cancer.Symptoms:Cancer doesn’t show more signs and symptoms in its early stage. Usually, the symptoms are more in the later stages of cancer.Breathing difficulty or wheezing Shortness of breath on exertion or at rest Continuous cough even with medication Coughing out bloodPain in the area of chest and ribsSudden weight lossHoarseness of voice Swollen lymph notes in the neck or armpitRisk factors:Smoking is the major cause of lung cancerSecond-hand smoking or passive smokingExposure to radon gasContinuous exposure to dangerous and poisonous industrial gasFamily history.Prevention:Stop smokingAvoid second-hand smokingUsage of protective masks in the workplace and industries.Healthy eating habits.Intake of fruits and vegetablesExerciseYoga...Visit the Advanced Cancer Care Centre:
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