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What is Lung Cancer?

Lung cancer is also called bronchogenic cancer. It occurs when the cells of the lungs divide and grow abnormally. It is one of the most common cancers among men and women. Mainly elderly men above 65 years of age are affected by lung cancer. Based on the microscopic appearance of cancer cells, lung cancer is categorized into two types, namely Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

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Dr. Amit Jotwani

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Dr. Shikhar Kumar

MD, DNB,DM – Medical oncology, ECMO

MD (Radiotherapy), FHPRT, SBRT(Netherlands), AMPH

Dr. Rakesh Shankar Goud

MBBS, DNB-Radiation Oncology

MD (Radiotherapy), FHPRT, SBRT(Netherlands), AMPH

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Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer

In the initial stage, it doesn’t show any symptoms. Most early-stage lung cancers are detected by a routine CT scan or chest X-ray. As it progresses, symptoms like persistent coughing, coughing up blood, chest pain, difficulty breathing, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, unintended weight loss, shoulder pain, chest or lung infections, and fluid accumulation around the lungs are experienced. When it metastasizes, symptoms like bone pain, blurred vision, headache, seizures, tiredness, weakness, and loss of sensation in some parts of the body are experienced.

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Diagnostic Tests for Lung Cancer in Hyderabad

Screening: Low-dose CT scan is the only screening test for lung cancer that helps to detect even small tumours at early stages.

Diagnostic test: If you are suspected of having lung cancer, then diagnostic tests like CECT chest Scan, PET CT scan, MRI scan, and Bone scans are performed.

Biopsy for Lung Cancer: Using scans (MRI, CT, or other scans) the needle is guided to the right place and a small sample of lung tissue is collected. Lung cancer biopsy procedures include; Bronchoscopy, Biopsy Needle, Mediastinoscopy, and Thoracentesis.

Molecular testing: Molecular testing is done to identify specific genetic mutations that promote tumour growth. It can detect advanced NSCLC.

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Advanced Procedures for Lung Cancer Treatment in Hyderabad

Surgery for Lung Cancer: Surgery cures lung cancer by removing tumours along with some surrounding healthy tissue and lymph nodes.
Surgery is performed through two approaches:

Thoracotomy: one large incision is made between the rib bones and to the side of the chest and surgery is performed

Thoracoscopy: 1 to 4 small incisions are made. This is a minimally invasive surgery. Lung cancer surgery can be done by several surgical procedures: Wedge resection, Lobectomy, Segmentectomy, Lymphadenectomy, Sleeve resection, or Pneumonectomy.

If surgery is not possible, Doctor will recommend Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, Targeted therapy, Immunotherapy to shrink the tumours.

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Cost of Lung Cancer Treatment in Kolkata

The cost of lung cancer treatment may vary depending on hospital facilities, medical expertise, pre-treatment costs (consultations, blood tests, and scans), type of treatment you are receiving, and post-treatment costs (follow-up consultation for periodic checks including tests, scans, rehabilitation, and medications).

To know the details of the cost for your lung cancer, you can call us at 9019923337, and we will give you an estimate.

Approximately, the cost of lung cancer treatment in Kolkata ranges from INR 1,80,000 to INR 20,00,000.

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Clinical Experience & Patient Stories

We are always pleased to hear positive feedback about Onco Cancer Centres. Here are some of the testimonials we’ve received from our Patients

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Rhuthvik Rhuthvik
Rhuthvik Rhuthvik
09/12/2022
A massive place to fight with cancer Dr.Amith sir and Dr.Shikhar sir are the god gifts to the patients who suffering from cancer. The nature in the clinic was so pleasent we don't feel that we are in hospital any time in the day 24/7 doctors available in phone calls.And people in the clinic are so friendly please do visit this clinic you will save your valuable money and time and better option to fight with cancer.Don't rome here and there for cancer treatment
zeeshan ali
zeeshan ali
07/12/2022
The best cancer clinic in hyderabad. Dr. Amit and Dr. Shikhar are one of the most experienced oncos available. My father has esopheagul cancer. They gave a tremendous treatment regimen. Very sympathetic and highly transparent in their approach and absolutely non commercial. Their new infrastructure idea of giving chemo therapy with an ambience of recliners, open view and foot massages is really great. You dont feel like you are in a hospital at all, that really helps the patients psych. The really awesome thing about this centre is the senior doctors are available on call any time of the day. And when I say anytime. Really anytime of the day. I would definitely recommend this to every one looking for a cancer treatment, especially for people who are soectical of the big hospital infra and where patients are just numbers with no personal touch involved.
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bunt y
22/11/2022
That a a great consulting Dr. Suneel koushik. He has explained everything in a clear manner and the follow up done by Praveen was great. Narsing Rao this man has taken care everything and give the best service from stepping inside the hospital till we mobe out. Thank you everyone and thank you ONCO Omini kothapet.
Rap0lu Narsingrao
Rap0lu Narsingrao
17/11/2022
We came here for the surgery and surgery was do Dr.suneel sir t was successfully done very happy before surgery what ever we heard regarding quality and caring by the onco cancer center it was prooved we have seen here at omni kothapet thanks to onco cancer team we comple satisfied
mohammed waliuddin
mohammed waliuddin
17/11/2022
Good patient care and hospitality, doctor consult was good.
Sundeep Kailwoo
Sundeep Kailwoo
15/11/2022
Dr. Shikhar Kumar was patient and detailed in his diagnosis and recommending the next course of actions . really appreciate the services provided by Onco cancer care gachobowli
sai kumar
sai kumar
14/11/2022
We are very satisfied with the service....we have done 1st cycle of chemo treatment at Omni hospital by Dr suboore by the onco cancer centre it was really very nice and we are happy to take treatment under such care...we are heard by the person Also from onco cancer centre people are getting Quality and caring and there could be a teamwork by onco Cancer center...So finally we are very satisfied from my end will refer to other persons to onco cancer centre at Omni hospitals kothapet...Thank you
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Bhaskar. T
07/11/2022
I'm suffering from stage 4 castration resistant Prostate carcinoma. Dr. Shikar Kumar sir explained us very well about the treatment plan and options. The main appreciable thing is the time taken by him to explain everything and answer the doubts patiently with empathetic approach. He and the staff would also call through phone to remind about the additional care that has to be taken at home and inquire about any side effects. Though this condition is incurable, effort for progression-free survival along with the quality of life is more important and Dr. Shikar sir has been very helpful in this along with palliative care. Thank you very much sir. And the chemotherapy cycles were given in such a delightful environment, with convertible sofa chair and large window view from 5th floor, that it feels more like home than hospital.
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Shankar Reddy
06/11/2022
Dear Shikar sir, I would like to appreciate your efforts and uncompromised professionalism when my family needed the most. You are truly a gentleman and sophisticated doctor with a sensitive human touch. Thanks for looking after us. Your team is expectional .

Frequently Asked Questions on Lung Cancer Treatment In Hyderabad

The exact cause of each type of lung cancer is not known. But common causes are active or passive smoking, exposure to certain chemicals like asbestos and radon gas, inherited or acquired gene mutations, personal or family history of lung cancer, and air pollution.

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The stage of lung cancer indicates how far the lung cancer has spread. Staging is a crucial step in creating an optimal treatment plan. The staging process for SCLC and NSCLC is different.

Staging of Small Cell Lung Cancer

Using the TNM system, SCLC can be staged into two types i.e., limited-stage and extensive-stage. In the TNM system ‘T’ indicates tumour size, ‘N’ indicates lymph nodes and ‘M’ indicates metastasis. This TNM system completely describes tumour size, and whether it has spread to lymph nodes, or metastasized to other body parts.

Limited stage SCLC: This stage denotes that cancer has affected only one lung, and sometimes lymph nodes, and has not yet spread into other lung and body parts.

Extensive stage SCLC: This stage denotes that cancer has also affected the other lung, chest, and lung fluids and may have spread to other body parts such as the brain and bones.

Staging of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

NSCLC is more common than SCLC. It can be staged into stages I to IV using the TNM system.

Stage 1 – cancer has affected only the lungs but not the lymph nodes
Stage 2 – cancer has spread to lymph nodes close to the lungs
Stage 3 – cancer has spread to distant lymph nodes and may also affect the chest
Stage 4 – cancer has spread to other parts of the body, mainly to the brain, bones, or liver

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Depending on the type and stage of lung cancer, and the patient’s health condition, treatment will be selected. For extensive-stage SCLC, chemotherapy is the best option and for limited-stage SCLC, radiation therapy and rarely surgery are the options. But NSCLC can be treated with any type of treatment including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

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If your cancer is in early-stage, then lung cancer treatments can cure your cancer and prevent it from coming back. Also, there are chances of increasing the life expectancy of patients of all ages. If your cancer is in late-stage, these treatments can treat cancer but not completely cure it. However, it can help you maintain your quality of life and prolong your life to some extent.

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Risk factors of lung cancer include active smoking or secondhand smoking, personal or family history of lung cancer, a person’s age, exposure to chemicals like asbestos, radon gas, uranium, arsenic, etc, previous treatment with radiotherapy to the chest, and air pollution. All of these factors can put you at risk of developing lung cancer. So, we advise you to get your lungs screened annually if you have any of these risk factors in your life.

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Lung cancer surgery can cause shortness of breath and make it difficult to do any physical activity but it is reversible after rest. Even if one lung is removed, no need to worry. The other lung can perform its activities and you can feel better over time. Inform your doctor if you find it very difficult to breathe, he will do some tests to know the exact cause and provide the necessary treatment. Your doctor may recommend pulmonary rehabilitation, which includes exercises to build strength in respiratory muscles and breathing exercises to help you manage breathing problems.

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Chemotherapy is effective for any type and stage of lung cancer. The success rate of chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy is higher in treating lung cancer than chemotherapy alone. If your health is good enough to tolerate chemo, then you’ll be cured of lung cancer.

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Unfortunately, there are no treatments available today to cure stage – IV lung cancer. But certain treatments can help patients to get relief from cancer symptoms, improve quality of life and also increase life span to some extent.

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The recovery rate will be higher if lung cancer is detected at early stages. Because cancer is only in one lung and has not yet spread. So, patients can be completely cured and recover from lung cancer. Almost 56% of lung cancers are detected at late stages where cancer has already spread to distant organs and is difficult to cure. But some treatments can help you live longer.

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Yes, cancer cells grow faster during night sleep. Recent research said that our body produces a hormone during the day that can suppress cancer growth. So, night is the right time for cancer to grow aggressively. Also, at night, tumour cells actively circulate through the blood and divide and metastasize. But our bodyā€™s protective mechanism hinders cancer from developing. So, most cancers take years to metastasize. But as we age, this protective mechanism weakens, or in cases where our health is not good, cancer can grow quickly.

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You can book an appointment with our doctors through our website Onco cancer centres, Kolkata. You can also contact us at 9019923337, we will connect you with the right lung cancer specialist.

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