The main cause of COPD or Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is cigarette smoking or the exposure to tobacco smoke also. As per estimates, 90% risks for the growth of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is linked to tobacco smoke. This smoke could also be indirect or second-hand smoke meaning tobacco smoke which was exhaled by a […]
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No, it is not true that all lumps are cancerous, these vary a lot according to their cause and etiology. Out of 5 lumps, 4 lumps are benign which are harmless. These lumps are classified into numerous types. The oncologist based on the type of the lump may suggest a treatment modality for the same. […]
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Having asthma may not be a cause that can lead you to lung cancer. People who are not taking medications in the proper way and are experiencing persistent inflamed airways and are also regularly getting exposed to specific chemical mediators are at maximum risk of developing lung cancer. People who are asthmatic and are also […]
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Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. Overall incidence is 1.8million which constitutes almost 12.9% of total new cases. Almost 58% of these cases are detected in less developed countries. Lung cancer is estimated to be responsible for nearly 1in 5(1.59 million deaths, 19.4% of total )of all cancer-related deaths, which is highest and […]
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As we all know that 31st May of every year is celebrated as No Tobacco Day. It is not just a day of advocacy, but a day of introspection. Do you know cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor account for 90% of lung cancer and causes cancers of the mouth, nose, throat, voicebox […]
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