What to know about lung cancer after Pope Leo’s diagnosis
After Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican announced that he had been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, a form of फेफड़े का कैंसर. Reports say his cancer was found early, before it spread to other parts of the body, and the surgery was completed successfully.
This news about the leader of the Catholic Church is shining a light on lung cancer—a cancer that continues to be highly stigmatized and has the lowest screening rates of any routine cancer screening.
Despite its link to cigarette smoking, lung cancer is not limited to people who smoke—anyone can get lung cancer. Here’s what you need to know.
लक्षण
There are usually no symptoms of lung cancer in early stages. When present, some people experience symptoms that can include:
- खांसी जो ठीक नहीं होती या और भी बदतर हो जाती है
- खूनी खाँसी
- Constant or intermittent and unexplained chest pain
- बार-बार निमोनिया या ब्रोंकाइटिस होना
- वजन कम होना और भूख न लगना
- लंबे समय तक स्वर बैठना
- घरघराहट या सांस फूलना
- हर समय बहुत थकान महसूस होना
Talk with your health care provider right away if you have any of these symptoms.
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स्क्रीनिंग
Lung cancer screening is currently limited to people who are at increased risk due to a history of smoking cigarettes. If you smoke cigarettes or used to smoke cigarettes, talk to your doctor about getting screened with a low-dose CT scan, an easy and painless screening procedure. Low-dose CT scans are fast and utilize up to 90% less radiation than traditional CT scans.
Lung cancer screening is recommended for people ages 50-80 who have at least a 20 पैक-वर्ष का इतिहास of smoking cigarettes.
इलाज
Treatment depends on a variety of factors, including the type of tumor cells, the stage of the cancer, the presence or absence of certain proteins or genetic mutations, and your medical condition.
Treatment options can include surgery (the usual treatment for early stages of lung cancer), chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy.
किसे अधिक खतरा है?
Smoking cigarettes is the leading cause of lung cancer; about 80-90% of lung cancer deaths are linked to cigarette smoking. But it is not the only factor that increases your risk. It is important to be aware of all your personal risk factors and to discuss them with your health care provider.
आपको फेफड़े के कैंसर का खतरा बढ़ जाता है यदि:
- Smoke or have a history of smoking—even if you quit a long time ago.
- अप्रत्यक्ष धूम्रपान के अत्यधिक संपर्क में आना।
- घर के अंदर या बाहर वायु प्रदूषण के संपर्क में थे।
- विकिरण के संपर्क में रहने वाली नौकरी की है।
- आर्सेनिक, रेडॉन या एस्बेस्टोस जैसे कुछ विषैले पदार्थों के संपर्क में आना।
- फेफड़े के कैंसर का व्यक्तिगत या पारिवारिक इतिहास हो।
मैं अपना जोखिम कैसे कम कर सकता हूँ?
It’s important to understand that even if you are engaging in high-risk behaviors, such as smoking, no one deserves lung cancer. If you smoke or used to smoke, the most important thing is to talk to your health care provider so you can get screened and have the best chance at a healthy future.
It’s never too late to quit. Quitting smoking has near-immediate benefits to your cancer risk and overall health.
You may also reduce your risk of lung cancer through these lifestyle-related modifications:
- Avoid all forms of tobacco.
- अप्रत्यक्ष धूम्रपान से दूर रहें।
- खूब सारे फल और सब्जियाँ खाएँ।
- Consult with your health care provider before taking any supplements.
- अपने घर और समुदाय को धूम्रपान मुक्त बनाएं।
- अपने घर में रेडॉन की जांच करें।
Remember, anyone can get lung cancer, but Early Detection = Better Outcomes. Know your risk factors and talk to your health care provider about what you can do to stay ahead of lung cancer.
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