All you need to know about lung cancer

New Delhi, Dec 15 Lungs play a significant role in the human body. The increase in air contamination and poor lifestyle choices contrarily influence the lungs' wellbeing, which can lead to deadly diseases like cancer, say doctors.

Lung cancer is now a significant health concern and accounts for about 13 percent of all new cancers in India. The misconceptions around the illness, regardless of its high occurrence, still prevails. Indian experts share their insights to raise awareness around the disease.

What are the types?

Dr. Vishwanath S, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, explains, "The most standard types of cancers in the lung are non-small cell cancers

( With inputs from IANS )

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