Lung Cancer Prevention

Circumstances and life style factors that increase apatient. Treatment ranges from radiotherapy,
person?s chances of developing a disease are knownchemotherapy to surgery. The course of treatment
as risk factors. On the contrary things that preventdepends upon the stage of disease. Sometimes a
disease from developing are called protective factors.combination of treatment procedures may have to
Prevention involves increasing protective factors andbe administered simultaneously. Cancer in the third
decreases risk factors. There are various risk factorsand fourth stage qualifies the extent of life span.
for lung cancer. Smoking is considered to be a factorLung cancer treatment is not a guarantee that the
that adds to the risk of lung cancer. The risk is alsodisease will not recur. Surgery, in case of malignant
increased for passive smokers who are exposed totumors spreading to other parts of the body
tobacco smoke indirectly.becomes quite difficult. Such delicate and complicated
It is possible to prevent lung cancer if it is notsurgery often poses a risk to heart and windpipe.
hereditary. In case there is history of lung cancer inPrevention is always better than cure. People may
the family, it may not be possible to totally eliminatetake advice and suggestions from their own doctor
chances of developing the disease. It is howeverabout risk factors faced by them. It is also necessary
possible to reduce chances by following an activefor people to be aware of various symptoms of lung
lifestyle. Regular exercise lowers risks. Additionally,cancer. Timely action can be taken to abate its
chances of developing lung cancer may reduce if adevelopment. There is plenty of information available
person consumes low fat diet that is high in fiberonline about preventive measures. Cancer institutes
content.also organize seminars to educate on importance of
Treatment of cancer is a painful process for theprevention of lung cancer.