On World Lung Cancer Day, experts highlight lung cancer as the most common cancer to spread to the brain, emphasizing smoking cessation and early detection for better outcomes.

On World Lung Cancer Day, experts share that lung cancer, a common cancer worldwide, is also the most common to spread to the brain, creating secondary brain cancer. In India, it ranks third among cancers, accounting for 72,510 cases annually. Brain metastases are common in lung cancer patients and require a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, which includes radiation, systemic chemotherapy, and early detection and screening. Smoking is the primary risk factor for lung cancer, and quitting smoking and recognizing warning signs are emphasized for improved outcomes.

August 01, 2024
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