Lung cancer … a popular disease that is common in both men and women. It’s caused by various behaviors that keep harming health. Both consciously and unconsciously, such as smoking or being exposed to pollution in the environment. Caused by abnormally rapid growth of lung epithelial tissue cells until unable to control and ultimately form a malignant tumor This cancer can spread and spread to other organs, most of which will not show symptoms in the early stages. Before the patient realizes it, they are usually in a severe stage of the disease.
Dr. Manthana Sundusadee, Pulmonologist and Pulmonary Critical Care Specialist and critical care medicine Lung and Respiratory Center Praram 9 Hospital said, “Lung cancer is divided into two main types, depending on the type of cells. Non-small cell lung cancer is the more common type of lung cancer. There are several different cell types, such as adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, which are treated slightly differently, and small cell lung cancer, a less common type of lung cancer. But it is a type that responds well to chemotherapy and radiation. It can be diagnosed by taking a biopsy for pathological examination. Each type of lung cancer has a different treatment and prognosis.
At present, although it is still unable to tell clearly the cause of lung cancer. But there are factors that increase the risk of lung cancer, including:
1. Smoking, both those who smoke themselves and close people who have been exposed to cigarette smoke also known as “Secondhand smoke” Smoking is the main factor 80-90% because cigarettes are full of carcinogens. When smoke is inhaled, these substances directly destroy the tissues in the lungs, causing damage to the cells. and eventually cancer A person who has smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for 20 years has an eight to 20-fold increased risk of lung cancer.
2. Toxins and pollution in the environment such as
- Asbestos (asbestos) or asbestos used in the construction industry. (roof tiles flat tiles, ceilings), cement pipe manufacturing industry Vinyl floor tiles, brake pads, heat insulation and textile industry Asbestos can cause lung cancer. People who work in factories that use asbestos are seven times more likely to develop lung cancer than normal people.
- Radon is a radioactive gas produced by the decay of radium or uranium. It is found in buildings or structures that often contain soil, rocks or sand containing radium.
- PM 5 dust or tiny dust with a molecular size of only 2.5 microns that cannot be seen by the naked eye, PM 2.5 dust increases the risk of lung cancer up to 1 – 1.4 times. When PM dust 2.5 into the lungs will cause inflammation and there is a mutation of the genetic material which can cause lung cancer
- Other chemicals such as arsenic, coal, which patients often receive from occupations related to industrial plants. or toxins from pollution that come from vehicle exhaust pipes
3. Age. Getting older. Organs and cells in the body will work even more deteriorate. The people most at risk of developing lung cancer are around the age of 55 and above, especially those who smoke.
4. Heredity if there is a family history of lung cancer will have an increased risk of lung cancer
Dr. Manthana continued, “Most lung cancers often show no symptoms in the early stages. But there are signs that indicate disease progression when the cancer grows more. And the symptoms will vary depending on the location of the lump.
The 6 warning signs of symptoms found are:
- Chronic cough (up to 50-75%), as well as coughing with bloody sputum. or coughing up fresh blood (25-50%)
- Tiredness, difficulty breathing (seen in 25%)
- Chest pain (common in 20%)
- Loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss
- abnormally noisy breathing
- hoarse voice
lung cancer diagnosis The diagnosis must be confirmed by biopsy. in which a biopsy can occur Doctors must first detect abnormal lumps in the lungs. which if examined from the beginning Treatment of lung cancer in the early stages with surgery can be completely cured.
The recommended screening test is a low-dose CT lung scan, which uses a low dose of radiation. and uses a 3D image capture technique that has a much higher resolution than ordinary x-rays makes it possible to detect various abnormalities inside the lungs from the beginning by the United States This method is recommended. It is the standard for screening for lung cancer. Which will benefit the most in at-risk patients who are over 55 years old, have a smoking history of more than 30 pack years (pack years = number of cigarettes smoked in 1 day x number of smoking years) and have not quit smoking. More than 15 years, even without any abnormal symptoms If you have symptoms or your doctor suspects lung cancer Your doctor may consider additional tests, including a computed tomography scan (CT scan), a positron emission tomography scan (PET scan), a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), bronchoscopy. lungs Bronchoscopy and biopsy to detect cancer type It’s usually a fairly large lump. or already spread Makes it impossible to cure by surgery.
For the treatment will depend on type of cancer stage of cancer and strength of the patient The current treatment options are much more modern. have both surgery use of chemotherapy drugs (chemotherapy) light therapy Radiotherapy and targeted therapy will be decided by the physician with the patient and family. to choose the right treatment for each patient.”
However The main factors that increase the risk of lung cancer are smoking, and the current increase in toxins and pollution. Therefore, the best prevention of lung cancer is Refraining from smoking, e-cigarettes, or avoiding exposure to secondhand smoke And another important thing is Regular annual lung health screening and low-dose CT lung scan in people at risk of lung cancer. It allows cancer to be detected and treated at an early stage. This reduces the death rate and gives patients a chance to recover from lung cancer.
“Lung cancer can be cured. If detected at an early stage, screening is therefore very important,” concluded Dr. Manthana.
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