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how young can you get lung cancer

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How young can you get lung cancer?

Lung Cancer

Answered by Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Young adults in their 20s or 30s and even non-smokers are prone to lung cancer nowadays.

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Answered by Dr. Donald Babu

Lung cancer can occur in individuals of any age, but it is less common in younger people. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, and the risk increases with age due to the cumulative effects of smoking over time. However, exposure to secondhand smoke, radon gas, air pollution, and genetic factors also contribute to the development of lung cancer.

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Questions & Answers on "Lung Cancer" (8)

I am writing for my father's treatment. He has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in April 2018. He had gone through 6 cycles of of Alimta and carboplatin till October and then two cylces of Alimta only till December 2018. Up to October, he was doing great, had no side effects and his tumor size went down. After that he became very fatigued and also his tumor size increased significantly. In January 2019, Doctor put him on Docetaxel and so far he is doing good with no side effect. But, we would like to continue his treatment in your reputed hospital. I have attached his initial PET scan (April 2018) and recent PET scan (January 2019) along with few other CT scan. I appreciate if you could suggest me the doctor for his treatment and help me getting the appointments. Also, it would be very helpful if you can give me idea about the expenses. Since he will be coming from Bangladesh, it will take time to get visa and arrange rest of the stuff. Currently I am in Canada and planning to join him during his initial treatment at your hospital, preferably in March.

He will have to consult medical oncologist to make a treatment plan. everything will have to be looked into in detail before advising a plan. I suggest you to continue Docetaxel until that time.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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First-line treatment for squamous cell lung cancer?

Female | 43

Immunotherapy and chemotherapy are generally being used

Answered on 23rd May '24

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What is moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma lung? What are the treatment options?

Male | 37

It is a type of lung cancer grouped under non small cell lung cancer. The treatment depends in stage. It could be surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Lungs cancer Dota scan available

Female | 54

Yes scan is available in major cities. You can connect with me. Dr. Akash Dhuru (Surgical Oncologist)

Answered on 19th June '24

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Hello Sir, My father has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Doctor recommended a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Can you please provide information on insurance coverage for this?

Lung cancer treatment is usually covered by insurance. Please share your reports and we can discuss the various options suitable for your father and that can ve accomodated in your insurance as well.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Risks of low-dose ct lung cancer screening

Male | 53

Low-dose CT lung cancer screening risks include false positives, radiation exposure, overdiagnosis, incidental findings, and anxiety.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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I want to know if there are non-invasive treatment options for Lung Cancer? My father is 60 years old and was recently diagnosed with stage 2 Lung cancer.

Treatment for any cancer depends on the stage of cancer, age of patient, his general condition mainly. But mainly the treatment includes - Surgery. Surgeon removes affected part or sometimes a lobe or entire lung, depending on all the parameters of patient. Types of surgeries are- Wedge resection, Segmental resection, Lobectomy and Pneumonectomy. Doctors may also remove lymph nodes from chest to check for cancer. Doctor may suggest chemo or radiation therapy before surgery in order to shrink the cancer if it is a large. Also the same may be done in case recurrence is suspected. Radiation therapy It is also recommended in whom surgery is not recommended as the first line of treatment.. Chemotherapy Chemo along with adjuvant treatment to surgery also is given to relieve pain and other symptoms in advanced cancer. Radiosurgery Radiosurgery can be advised for people with small lung cancers who can't undergo surgery. It may be given in metastasis of cancer. Targeted drug therapy It is also one of the treatments available but usually used in advance cancer. Immunotherapy Is a newer treatment used in treating cancer. Please consult Oncologists in Mumbai, or any other city. Hope this helps.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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