Posted in: Lung Cancer Treatment by Dr. Tarang Krishna Posted Date: 05 Dec, 2019
Lung cancer claims thousands of lives every year. As with most cancers, lung cancer treatment is more effective if the cancer is diagnosed earlier. Lung cancer usually does not exhibit many signs in the early stages but when it does, the signs can be easily confused with other conditions. This makes treatment more problematic and results in a decreased survival rate. Hence, cancer doctors recommend visiting the hospital if you notice any of the symptoms listed below.
- Chest and bone pain.
- Unexplained weight loss or fatigue.
- A new persistent cough especially when you are coughing rusty-coloured sputum or worsening of the existing chronic cough.
- Hoarseness.
- Breathing difficulties such as shortness of breath or wheezing.
- Chronic bronchitis.
How to detect Lung Cancer?
Diagnosis is the process of finding out the cause of certain abnormal signs and symptoms. There are several factors that pose the risk of lung cancer. Some oncologists believe that smoking is a major reason for lung cancer. However, increasingly, people who have never smoked or quit smoking are being diagnosed with lung cancer. Your physician may ask you about signs and symptoms and do a health check-up himself. Based on this, he/she can further refer you to a lung cancer specialist or order tests to check for cancer.
Cancer Healer Center lists a few common lung cancer risks factors. If you are exposed to any of the following risk factors, visit the doctor for screening and determine the further course of action.
- Smoking.
- Exposure to second-hand smoke, carcinogens, radon gas and asbestos.
- Air pollution.
- Arsenic in drinking water.
- Family history of lung cancer.
- Radiation in the lungs.
The leading cancer doctors in India recommend following people for Lung Cancer screening:-
- Are aged 55 to 80 years and,
- Have a 30 pack-year smoking history.
- Regularly smoke or have quit within the past 15 years.
How do Cancer Professionals diagnose Lung Cancer?
Your history and some physical examination reveal the signs which are suspicious for lung cancer. Along with asking signs and risk factors for cancer development like smoking, the doctors can detect signs of breathing difficulties, infections in the lungs and obstructions. Therefore, cancer doctors use a variety of diagnostic procedures and tests to diagnose lung cancer. Some of these are as follows:
- Biopsy
- PET Scan - Positron emission tomography
- Chest X-rays
- CT Scan - Computerized tomography
- MRI Scan - Magnetic resonance imaging
- Bone scan
Choosing a Diagnosis Center
The decision of screening is made with the help of a person’s physician or pulmonologist. Your doctor may be well-versed with your history and risk factors and guide you to the right screening center. The leading cancer hospitals in India recommend centers which have the following:
- Follow an organized plan based on new technology and knowledge.
- Have high-quality screening programs with adequate staff and resources.
- Accredited to perform the tests by a certified and authorized organization.
- Where the scans are read by the board-certified radiologist who is an expert in lung cancer treatment and screening.
- Comprise of state-of-the-art multislice CT equipment which has high-quality, low dose, and non-contrast spiral CT.
- Have a sufficient number of successful stories and health personnel.
Lung Cancer Treatment at Cancer Healer Center
Seeing a doctor when something is not feeling right can help detect early signs of lung cancer - or any other health problem. Though not all with lung cancer develops these signs early, these are symptoms which are most likely to appear before the disease spreads and becomes more and serious.
Cancer Healer Center’s immunotherapy cancer treatment is recognized for its innovative and personalized approach to treating all types and stages of lung cancer. The center follows a team approach for lung cancer treatment. The doctors, caregivers and supportive staff of Cancer Healer Center communicate their interests in improving the quality of cancer care and offer a better life making the cancer treatment procedures smooth and effective. We, as leading destination for lung cancer treatment focus on the following:
- The cancer doctors focus on relieving pain, stress and other signs to improve the quality of Life.
- Immunotherapy treatment is used for treatment of lung cancer in advanced stages.
- Reduce the symptoms and discomfort during and after lung cancer treatment.
Remember, if cancer is detected early, patients have more lung cancer treatment options and a far greater chance of survival.
About The Author
Dr. Tarang Krishna
Dr. Tarang Krishna, Director at Cancer Healer Center, is the perfect epitome of perseverance and dedication.
He has an impressive educational background to his credit. He completed his under-graduation in Medicine and Surgery from Pune, India and did his MD (Hom) from Agra University, India.Thesis on MD was on "Treatment of cancer" where he presented cases of almost 100 patients and the response of the medicines in the treatment of cancer. He then completed his Ph.d in Oncology from the United Kingdom and his thesis on the ‘Efficacy of Medicines in the Treatment of Cancer’ is greatly commemorated and honored.
He befittingly represents alternate medicine and has contributed significantly towards the development and research of immunotherapy.
Through his nationwide chain of “Cancer Healer Center” clinics he strives to offer superior cancer treatment, using immunotherapy.
