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Lung Cancer Treatment in India

 Lung cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the lungs. The lungs are two spongy organs in the chest that take in oxygen when you breathe in and release carbon dioxide when you breathe out. It is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. People who smoke have the highest risk of getting lung cancer, but lung cancer can occur in people who have never smoked. Your risk of lung cancer increases with how long you smoked and the number of cigarettes you smoked. Quitting smoking can greatly reduce your chances of getting lung cancer, even after long-term smoking. Overview Lung cancer treatment in India develops in lung tissue, usually alveolar cells. It is the leading cause of death from cancer in both men and women. There are two general types of lung cancer include: Small cell lung cancer: Small cell lung cancer occurs almost exclusively in smokers and is less common than non-small cell lung cancer. Non-small cell lung cancer : Non-small cell lung cancer is a general term for s...