A Presentation

On Lung Cancer
By Manipal Hospitals Dwarka, Delhi

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Contents
● About Us
● Doctors
● About Lung Cancer
● Symptoms
● Treatment &
Prevention
● Conclusion

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 About Manipal Hospitals Dwarka, Delhi

Manipal Hospitals is one of India’s foremost multi-speciality healthcare providers

catering to both Indian and international patients. We are a part of the Manipal
Education and Medical Group (MEMG) – a leader in the areas of education and
healthcare. With more than 5000 operational beds, our commitment to the
overall well-being of an individual is at the core of everything we do. Through our
network of hospitals and experienced team of medical professionals, we provide
quality and affordable healthcare to everyone.

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 Our Doctors

Dr. Anusheel Munshi (HOD Radiation Oncology Sciences)

Dr. Vedant Kabra (HOD- Surgical Oncology)

Dr. Bidhu Kalyan Mohanti (Consultant- Radiation Oncology Sciences)

Dr. Peush Bajpai (Senior Consultant- Medical Oncology Sciences)

Dr. Siddharth Kumar Sahai (Consultant- Medical Oncology Sciences)

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About Lung Cancer

● Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women.
● Lung cancer mainly occurs in older people.
● For smokers the risk is much higher.
● Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, accounting for 1.69 million new
cases in 2015.
● Nonsmokers have a 20 to 30 percent greater chance of developing lung cancer if they
are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work.

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2 Major Types of Lung Cancer

There are 2 major types of lung cancer:

▪ Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

▪ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

● 85 - 90% of all lung cancers are NSCLC.

● If a lung cancer has characteristics of both types it is called a mixed small
cell/large cell cancer -- this is not common.

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Non Small Cell Lung Cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer accounts for about 85 percent of lung cancers and
includes:

● Adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer in the United

States among both men and women;

● Squamous cell carcinoma, which accounts for 25 percent of all lung

cancers;

● Large cell carcinoma, which accounts for about 10 percent of NSCLC

tumors.
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Stages of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Stage I: The cancer is located only in the lungs and has not spread to any lymph nodes.

Stage II: The cancer is in the lung and nearby lymph nodes.

Stage III: Cancer is found in the lung and in the lymph nodes in the middle of the chest, also
described as locally advanced disease. Stage III has two subtypes:

● If the cancer has spread only to lymph nodes on the same side of the chest where the
cancer started, it is called stage IIIA.

● If the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes on the opposite side of the chest, or above the
collar bone, it is called stage IIIB.

Stage IV: This is the most advanced stage of lung cancer, and is also described as advanced
disease. This is when the cancer has spread to both lungs, to fluid in the area around the lungs,
or to another part of the body, such as the liver or other organs
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Small Cell Lung Cancer

● Small cell lung cancer accounts for the remaining 15 percent of lung
cancers in the United States.

● They tend to grow more quickly than NSCLC tumors. Usually, SCLC is more
responsive to chemotherapy than NSCLC.

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Stages of Small Cell Lung Cancer

● Limited stage: In this stage, cancer is found on one side of the chest,
involving just one part of the lung and nearby lymph nodes.
● Extensive stage: In this stage, cancer has spread to other regions of the
chest or other parts of the body.

The American Joint Commission on Cancer implemented a more detailed

staging system in which the stages of small cell lung cancer are described using
Roman numerals and letters (for example, Stage IIA). This is the same method
that is used for non-small cell lung cancer in describing the growth and spread of
the cancer

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Symptoms
● A new cough that doesn't go away

● Coughing up blood, even a small amount

● Shortness of breath

● Chest pain

● Hoarseness

● Losing weight without trying

● Bone pain

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Treatment & Prevention

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Treatment & Prevention
The best way for most people to reduce their risk of lung cancer is to not smoke
and also avoid breathing in other people's smoke.

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Treatment & Prevention

● Reduce or eliminate radon exposure

● Talk with your local EPA office about home testing

● Avoid exposure to known cancer-causing chemicals

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Conclusion

At least one third and potentially more than half of all cancers could be
prevented through a combination of healthy lifestyle and regular screening.

This position statement summarises the evidence on cancer risk for seven
modifiable lifestyle factors:

-> tobacco, overweight and obesity, physical activity and sedentary behaviour,
diet, alcohol, UV radiation and infections.

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References

● https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lung_cancer
● https://www.lungcancer.org/find_information/publications/163-
lung_cancer_101/268-types_and_staging
● https://canceraustralia.gov.au/publications-and-resources/position-
statements/lifestyle-risk-factors-and-primary-prevention-cancer/conclusion

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Thank You!

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