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New Delhi: Cancer is a serious disease that can make anyone its victim. Due to being present in different parts of the body, they are known by the same name. The process of uncontrolled growth of healthy cells and formation of tumors is called cancer. It is a fatal disease, which is divided into several stages based on severity. If it is detected in the first stage, then it is treatable to a great extent, but if it is detected in the last stage, then it can prove to be life-threatening.
Therefore, it is important to identify cancer through timely examination. Lung cancer is such a cancer, which if detected at the right time, has a high chance of being cured. However, due to lack of information, people start spreading half-truths, due to which many rumors related to it start spreading. In such a situation, today in this article we will tell you about some myths related to lung cancer and their truth.
Myth 1- Lung cancer cannot occur at a young age.
Truth – While older people are more likely to develop lung cancer, younger people, especially those under age 50, can also develop lung cancer, and the rate is particularly high in women
Myth 2- People who smoke for many years are bound to get lung cancer.
Fact: This is not necessary. Quitting smoking at any time can improve your lung function by improving your circulation, which can reduce your chances of lung cancer.
Myth 3- Only smokers get cancer.
Truth – Smoking is a major cause of lung cancer, but lung cancer can happen to anyone, whether they smoke or not. Passive smokers who smoke, long-term exposure to pollutants such as radon, asbestos, family history, viral infections are some of the factors that increase the chances of developing lung cancer.
Myth 4 – Exercise and diet do not affect the risk of lung cancer.
Fact: People who exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet along with a healthy lifestyle have a lower risk of lung cancer.
Myth 5- Symptoms of lung cancer start appearing immediately.
Fact: Lung cancer does not show any specific symptoms in the initial stages and hence regular check-up is very important so that it can be treated at the right time.
Myth 6- Lung cancer is always fatal.
Fact: If lung cancer is detected in the early stages, the chances of curing lung cancer are more than 60%. Nowadays, even late-stage cases can be cured with targeted therapy. So it is not necessary that every case of lung cancer is fatal.
Disclaimer: The advice and tips mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.