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Sign, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Lung Cancer

About


A type of cancer that affects the lungs and more specifically those people who smoke quite often.


As of 2015, 86 % of the people who were living with lung cancer were above 60 years of age or older. (1)


- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging are required.
- Can happen to both men and women
- It is a chronic condition


About the symptom



Lung cancer typically doesn't cause signs and symptoms in its earliest stages. Signs and symptoms of lung cancer typically occur only when the disease is advanced. Signs and symptoms of lung cancer may include a cough that doesn't go away. Coughing up blood, even a small amount, shortness of breath, chest pain, hoarseness, losing weight without trying, bone pain, headache, etc. might be some of the common symptoms.
Mostly adults are affected by this condition.


Symptoms


Self-diagnosable: Shortness of breath, coughing up blood, pain can be few of the self-diagnosable symptoms.
People may experience one or more of the said symptoms.


Treatment


Self Care: Avoid smoking, passive smoking, radon gas, asbestos, and other carcinogens.Medications: The treatment of lung cancer is decided according to your preference and state of the disease.


Specialists: For other kinds, consult a physician or a gynecologist. At mfine, you can avail help with different areas of health issues and come on board for a holistic treatment program.

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