World Lung Cancer Day 2022

Lung cancer is responsible for nearly 25 percent of cancer death and is one of the most common cancer worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), lung cancer accounts for nearly one in five cancer deaths. While lung cancer and breast cancer are reportedly diagnosed at the same rate (11.6 percent), lung cancer takes more lives yearly than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. Lung cancer mortality is estimated to reach 2.45 million by 2030, a 39 percent increase as compared to the last decade Most common symptoms of Lung Cancer: Lung cancer causes pain in the chest and ribs. The most common symptom includes coughing which can be chronic, dry, with phlegm or blood. It can cause fatigue and loss of appetite It can the risk of respiratory infections, wheezing, and shortness of breath. common symptoms include weight loss, hoarseness, swollen lymph node, and weakness.