New Delhi: In today’s fast-paced life, lung cancer has emerged as a silent disease that is silently taking lives. This cancer is spreading rapidly all over the world and its most dangerous aspect is that people often take its initial symptoms lightly. By the time the seriousness of the disease is understood, it is too late. But timely vigilance and right steps can win the battle against this deadly danger. Let us know what are the signs of lung cancer and what should be done to avoid it.

Symptoms that are screaming warning

Lung cancer develops slowly and in the beginning its symptoms seem like common cold and cough. But if you see symptoms like persistent cough, blood in cough, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, unexplained weight loss, heaviness in voice, bone pain or lack of appetite, then ignoring it can prove to be costly. Pulmonologist Dr Anil Mehta warns, “These symptoms are different from everyday fatigue or seasonal illness. If they persist for more than two weeks, get tested immediately.” What is the cause of cancer? Smoking is the biggest enemy of lung cancer. According to experts, more than 85% of cases are related to cigarettes, bidis or tobacco. But smoking is not the only reason. Air pollution, radon gas, harmful chemicals like asbestos, genetic factors and poor lifestyle can also invite this disease. Rakesh Verma, a patient from Delhi, says, “I never touched a cigarette, but the polluted air made me vulnerable to this disease.” This is the story of millions of people who are unknowingly at risk. Identification before it becomes fatal It is important to understand the symptoms of lung cancer before it affects you. In the initial stages, this disease grows silently, but if caught on time, treatment is possible. Doctors confirm it with tests like CT scan, X-ray, biopsy and sputum test. Oncologist Dr. Priya Sharma says, “If cancer is detected in stage 1 or 2, surgery and therapy can save the patient’s life. But if there is a delay, the situation becomes uncontrollable.”

Easy preventive measures

To avoid this danger, some steps can change your life. Saying goodbye to smoking should be the first priority. Apart from this, balanced diet, regular exercise, use of mask to avoid pollution, checking radon gas in the house and annual health checkup are necessary. Health expert Dr. Ramesh Verma advises, “Clean air and healthy habits are the biggest prevention from this disease. Small precautions can save from big trouble.”

Lack of awareness in society

Cases of lung cancer are increasing in India, but lack of awareness is making it more dangerous. People consider cough or shortness of breath as normal and shy away from going to the doctor. According to a survey, 60% of the patients reach the hospital when the disease is in the third or fourth stage. This figure is a warning that we have to take the signals of our body seriously.

Discussion on social media
This issue is also prevalent on social media. People are sharing their experiences and spreading awareness. One user wrote, “I thought the persistent cough was a cold, but the CT scan revealed the truth. I survived due to timely treatment.” These stories are alerting people.

Your life is in your hands

Lung cancer is looming like death on your head, but the right information and caution can defeat it. Are you listening to your body’s warning? This question is for every person who is reading this news. If these symptoms are ignored, then breathing is sure to stop. Wake up in time, because life is precious.