The A to Z of Lung Cancer

The uncontrolled and abnormal growth of cells in the tissues of the human lungs is known as lung cancer. If it is left untreated, this malicious growth spreads beyond to other tissues and body parts, through a process known as metastasis.

In normal conditions, the human body maintains a system of check and balance on the growth of cells, i.e. new cells are produced only when they are needed. However, under atypical circumstances, this system gets disrupted, resulting in an uncontrolled multiplication of cells, which eventually leads to the formation of a mass like tumor.

Tumors can be malignant or benign, so when we are talking in terms of cancer, the malignant ones are being referred to. These tumors have an aggressive growth and invade the body in a very life threatening way.

The two main types of lung cancer-

1.       Small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC)

2.       Non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC)

Causes of lung cancer-

There are various causes responsible for lung cancer. Broadly, they can be categorized as under-

1.     Main cause of Lung cancer- Smoking is one of the leading causes of lung cancer. Tobacco use for an extended period causes about 80-90% cases of lung cancers. Tobacco contains approximately 4000 chemical compounds, of which polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and nitrosamines are the primary cancer-causing agents.

Passive Smoking - Inhaling smoke from external sources by nonsmokers is known as passive smoking. It is also a well known factor in the growth of lung cancer. Residing with a cigarette smoker significantly increase your chances of contracting the disease.

2.       Asbestos - Exposure to asbestos causes a number of lung ailments, lung cancer being one of them. In old times, one’s workplace was a major source of getting exposed to it, however, its use has been banned in a number of countries, considering its fatal effect on people’s health.

3.       Radon Gas - When radioactive radium faces a breakdown, it generates an odorless and colorless gas known as Radon gas. It is a product of naturally decayed uranium. It emits a kind of ionizing radiation, and travels through soil to enter homes due to gaps in drains, pipes, foundations and several other openings.

4.       Air Pollution - Not as significant as the other factors, but extreme and constant exposure to exhaust fumes can cause lung cancer in some people.

5.       Genetics - The genetic susceptibility of certain individuals makes them prone to lung cancer. Studies have shown that both non smoking and smoking people have developed the ailment due to familial history.

How is Lung Cancer treated at Cancer Healer Center?

Really effective against lung cancer, Cancer healer brings a remarkable improvement even during the last stages of the ailment. It works in unification with radiotherapy, chemotherapy and operations, without causing any kind of side effects.