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Lung Cancer Awareness Day Dr. Sachin Sekhar Biswal Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar

Lung cancer remains one of the top causes of cancer deaths worldwide, including in India. While smoking is the main culprit, non-smokers can also develop lung cancer due to factors like air pollution and genetics. In this video, Dr. Sachin Sekhar Biswal, Consultant – Medical Oncology, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, points out that the greatest challenge is that early lung cancer often shows no symptoms, leading to late diagnosis. But when caught early, at stage 1 or 2, surgery can potentially cure, using surgical procedures for selected cases. Treatment is most successful before the cancer spreads. Don’t ignore persistent cough, chest pain, breathlessness, weight loss, or blood in sputum. If you’re at high risk, like a chronic smoker, regular CT scan screening is crucial. Early detection truly saves both lungs and lives.