Lung Cancer Awareness

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, yet most cases are preventable – and many are treatable when detected early. Raising awareness is the first step toward saving lives.

🔍 What is Lung Cancer?

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the lungs. It may spread silently and is often diagnosed late due to minimal early symptoms.

There are two major types:

• Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) – most common, slower growing

• Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) – aggressive, strongly linked to smoking

⚠️ Warning Signs

If any of these symptoms persist for more than 2–3 weeks, consult a doctor:

• Persistent cough

• Blood in sputum

• Breathlessness

• Chest or shoulder pain

• Unexplained weight loss or fatigue

• Repeated chest infections

🧪 Who Should Get Screened?

Low-Dose CT Scan (LDCT) is recommended for:

✔ Adults 50–80 years

✔ 20+ pack-years smoking history

✔ Current smokers OR those who quit within the last 15 years

✔ High-risk exposure (asbestos, radon, industrial fumes, heavy pollution)

Early-stage lung cancer is potentially curable. Screening saves lives.

🚭 Prevention

• Quit smoking – the most effective preventive step

• Avoid secondhand smoke

• Improve ventilation while cooking

• Reduce exposure to pollution and industrial toxins

• Get screened if you are at high risk

💙 A Message of Hope

Thanks to advances in, Robotic surgery, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and precision oncology, lung cancer treatment is now more effective than ever.

Early detection and awareness can change the outcome.

Let’s breathe better.

Let’s talk about lung cancer.

Let’s fight it together.