Lung cancer is usually linked with smoking, yet doctors are seeing more of it in people who have never smoked and in women. Studies from several countries have reported that never-smokers make up a growing share of lung cancer patients.
Causes in non-smokers
- Second-hand (passive) smoke at home or work
- Air pollution, including fine particles and smoke from indoor cooking fuels
- Radon gas in buildings, and workplace exposure to asbestos, silica and certain chemicals
- Earlier chest radiation and a family history of lung cancer
- Certain gene changes, such as EGFR mutations, which are more common in women and non-smokers
Symptoms
A cough that does not go away, coughing up blood, shortness of breath, chest pain, wheezing, repeated chest infections, hoarseness, unexplained weight loss and tiredness should be investigated, particularly if they last more than three weeks.
Diagnosis and care
A chest X-ray or CT scan and a biopsy confirm the diagnosis, and testing for gene changes guides modern targeted treatment. Treatment is planned by a chest physician and oncologist. Homeopathic treatment is offered as complementary, supportive care alongside it.
Learn more
To discuss your situation with a Welling Homeopathy doctor, contact a clinic or call +91 80 80 850 950 for a consultation in person or online.
Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
