National Cancer Institute Statistics revealed at the end of 2022 that more than 40 Thai people died of lung cancer per day, which is quite a worrying number. Lung cancer patients in Thailand are also being found at a younger age, so one should not be complacent about the signs or risks. Because even though it looks strong But everyone has a chance of getting lung cancer!
Risk factors for lung cancer
Cigarettes The main reason that everyone already knows about the dangers of cigarettes is that in one cigarette there is both nicotine and many toxins. and can enter the lungs directly
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It is accumulated according to the number of years and the amount pumped. Therefore causing negative effects on the body in the long run. or even those who do not smoke But exposure to secondhand smoke from people close to you on a regular basis is equally at risk.
Electronic cigarettes are very popular nowadays. Even though smokers receive various substances Less than smoking normal cigarettes But in e-cigarettes, there are still carcinogenic substances such as nicotine and nitrosamines as before.
Exposure to chemicals such as asbestos or asbestos That is often present in the textile manufacturing, mining, and construction industries if inhaled frequently. There is also a risk of lung cancer.
Dust and smoke. The dust closest to us is PM.2.5 dust, which is a small dust particle that when inhaled. These dust particles accumulate in the lungs and cause inflammation.
Other factors such as increasing age, genetics, and people with a family history of lung cancer.
Symptoms of lung cancer
Most of the time, early stage lung cancer doesn’t show any symptoms. When did you start having symptoms? That means it’s in the advanced stage. The commonly encountered symptoms are as follows:
Chronic cough, difficulty breathing, chest pain or tightness, hoarseness, tiredness, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss.
Type and stage of lung cancer
Small cell lung cancer has 2 stages: Stage 1, where the cancer cells have not yet spread. And cancer cells were found in 1 lung or a nearby organ. Stage 2: Cancer cells have spread. It has begun to spread to other organs in the body. Non-small cell lung cancer has 4 stages: Stage 1, the tumor is less than 5 cm. Most often show few symptoms; Stage 2, the cancer cells have spread to the lungs or lymph nodes It may be larger than 5 cm. Stage 3: Cancer cells have spread to nearby organs. The tumor is larger. Stage 4: Cancer cells have spread to distant parts such as the bone, liver, or brain.
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lung cancer treatment
Surgery is used to treat cancer in the early stages that have not yet spread. or spread not far away By surgically removing the tumor and nearby tissue.
use of chemotherapy It is a drug that destroys cancer cells. and relieve pain before surgery through intravenous injection
Radiation is the use of high-intensity light to shine at the location of cancer cells. Used in patients who cannot undergo surgery. and groups where the cancer has spread locally This method is not suitable for patients whose cancer cells have spread to other organs.
Many types of cancer If it is detected early is found in the early stages or pre-cancerous stages There will be a high chance of being completely cured. The important thing is that we all should not be careless. If we care about our health, we should go for cancer screening when we have risk factors. Whether it’s from behavior, genetics, and increasing age, if found, it can be treated in a timely manner. And there are more treatment options as well.
Thank you for information from: Phyathai Hospital
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