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Lung Cancer – Early Detection

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of fresh Care. 

Early detection and treatment can save your life.1
Speak to your GP about lung cancer screening.

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The importance of regular screening.

If lung cancer is found at an earlier stage, it is more likely to be treated successfully. Lung cancer screening is recommended for high-risk individuals. Usually, symptoms of lung cancer don’t appear until the disease is already at an advanced stage. Even when lung cancer does cause symptoms, many people may mistake them for other lung related issues, such as an infection or long-term effects from smoking. This may delay the diagnosis.2

Who is at risk of getting lung cancer? 3

Anyone can get lung cancer, but the common risk factors include:
  • Smoking
  • Exposure to second-hand smoke
  • Occupational hazards (such as asbestos, radon and certain chemicals)
  • Air pollution
  • Previous chronic lung diseases

Early signs of lung cancer include:
  • Cough that does not go away
  • Chest pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Coughing up blood (haemoptysis)
  • Fatigue
  • Weight loss with no known cause
  • Lung infections that keep coming back

Lung cancer treatment options.

Until recently, conventional treatment options for lung cancer included surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Developments in immunotherapy are transforming the treatment landscape for lung cancer. Alone or in combination with conventional treatments, immunotherapy can significantly improve outcomes for patients fighting lung cancer. Immunotherapy is a class of treatments that helps a person’s immune system eliminate or control cancer. 3

References: 1. World Health Organization (2023) Lung cancer. Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/lung-cancer. Accessed 13 March 2025.
2. American Cancer Society (n.d.) Can Lung Cancer Be Found Early? Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/lung-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/detection.html. Accessed 13 March 2025.
3. Cancer Research Institute (n.d.) Lung cancer. Available at: https://www.cancerresearch.org/immunotherapy-by-cancer-type/lung-cancer Accessed 13 March 2025.