Lung Cancer is also called bronchogenic carcinoma in medical language. Both males and females can be attacked by cancer, but the ratio is higher in men. And the credit goes to cigarettes, cigars and other smoking methods. Other than smoking, radiations, exposure to asbestos and increasing levels of pollution, are equally responsible for it. The best and the foremost step to avoid lung cancer is to quit smoking.
For early detection of lung cancer, one must know its symptoms. Continuous cough and presence of blood in it over a period of time is an alarm for lung cancer. Other symptoms seen among cancer patients are problem in breathing, wheezing, change in voice, feeling of weakness, sudden weight loss and permanent chest pain.
There are various types of cancer treatments available, which can be given to a patient depending upon his/her physical state, the type of cancer (NSCLS or SCLS), and the stage of the cancer. Surgery may be suggested if the cancer is NSCLS and the patient is physically able to bear the heavy drugs and the other procedures well. In case of SCLC doctors may suggest radiation treatment.