When lung cells divide too quickly, tumors form and the condition is known as lung cancer. Tumors can interfere with breathing, and they have the potential to spread to other parts of the body. It is the primary cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women. Despite the fact that not everyone who gets lung cancer has smoked in the past, smoking is a significant risk factor. The body's healthy cells normally die at a particular stage of their life cycle to prevent an overgrowth of cells. Cells continue to divide and develop in cancer, nevertheless. Tumors result from this. Lung cancer can affect anyone, and the risk can be increased by smoking, being around smoke, breathing chemicals, or being around other toxins. 

Lung cancer patients may not exhibit any symptoms till a more advanced stage. Signs of lung cancer may mirror those of a respiratory infection if they do manifest. Several potential signs include:

• voice modifications, such as hoarseness
• pneumonia and bronchitis, which are common chest infections,
• lymph nodes in the center of the chest swell
• a persistent cough that could get worse
• a chest aches
• wheeze and breathing difficulties

The majority of people with lung cancer are not cured by existing treatments. The type of lung cancer you have, the extent of its spread, your general health, and other factors will all affect how you are treated. More than one sort of treatment might be given to you.

Among the therapies for small cell lung cancer are:

• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation treatment
• Immunotherapy
• Laser therapy destroys cancer cells by using a laser beam.
• Placing a stent endoscopically. An endoscope is a tiny, tube-shaped tool used to view internal body tissues. It could be used to implant a stent, for example.

Make an appointment with your doctor if any symptoms or signs that persist worry you.

If you smoke and have tried unsuccessfully to stop, schedule a visit with your doctor. Your doctor might provide recommendations for counseling, medications, and nicotine replacement therapies to assist you in quitting smoking.

PDO I Kimberly M. Tanador, RND

References:

Lung Cancer

https://medlineplus.gov/lungcancer.html

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lung-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20374620

Lung cancer: Everything you need to know

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323701