Lung Cancer Warning For Those People! 2.4 times greater risk of getting caught

According to the Bayındır Health Group statement, lung cancer is the most common type of cancer in the world and the most common cause of death, according to data from the World Health Organization. Lung cancer, which ranks second after cardiovascular disease among all causes of death, is most common in the 50 to 70 age group.

Stating that 90% of lung cancer patients are symptomatic when they see a doctor, Dr. Tokmak said: “Lung cancer is mainly diagnosed in advanced stages as the lung and bronchial systems have no pain sensation and coughing, which is usually the first symptom, cannot be evaluated as a symptom by smoking patients. For this reason, regular checkups are of great importance. “People with lung cancer in their family should be more careful because the risk of developing this disease increases by 2.4 times.”

Tokmak pointed out that the lungs, which allow the body to take in oxygen and remove harmful carbon dioxide, are a vital organ and noted that in lung cancer, which occurs as a result of the uncontrolled proliferation of cells in lung tissue, this uncontrolled proliferation covers part of the lungs, forms a mass, and can spread to distant organs called metastases. He drew.

Stating that smoking is a major factor leading to lung cancer, Tokmak said: “Although a strong link between smoking and the lung has been established in studies, 15 percent of cases are non-smokers.”

LUNG CANCER SYMPTOMS

Tokmak said symptoms vary depending on whether they are regional, metastatic, or widespread. By stating that the pulmonary and bronchial systems lack the sense of pain and that cough, which is the first symptom, cannot be evaluated as a symptom by smokers, the diagnosis of lung cancer is mostly made in advanced stages. The hammer listed the symptoms and causes as follows:

“Cough: present in more than 75% of cases. It develops due to obstruction of the airways, infection and compressive effect on lung tissue. Weight loss: this symptom, observed in 68%, occurs observed in the case of advanced cancer and liver metastases Respiratory distress: 60% This symptom may occur due to obstruction of the large airways with a tumor, accumulation of fluid between the pleura (pleura) and paralysis of the diaphragm muscle. Chest pain : seen in 50%. Cancer may have spread to the chest wall or nerves may be involved. Occurs in approximately 25% of patients. Airways are involved when tumor and necrosis are involved. Bone pain: occurs when Bone metastases occur in 25% Clubbing: Occurs due to reduced oxygenation and bone reactions Hoarseness: Due to involvement of the vocal cords Difficulty swallowing: Occurs due to pressure on the esophagus Symptoms: Sore back pain, right-sided pain, epilepsy, palpable mass in the neck, whistling may be heard while breathing “