MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery, AIIMS), MNAMS, FACS (USA), FICS (USA), FUICC
Cancer is the second leading cause of annual deaths around the globe. And yet, a large part of the population is unaware of the telltale symptoms and the screening and treatment guidelines for different forms of this disease. To address this issue, every month of the year is dedicated to spreading awareness toward select forms of cancer. And November is marked as Lung Cancer Awareness Month all around the world.
As per the statistics, every one out of six deaths in the world is caused by cancer. And while lung cancer is the second most common form after breast cancer, it causes the largest number of deaths. In fact, it accounts for more deaths than colorectal, breast, and pancreatic cancers combined, which are the second, third, and fourth most deadly forms of the disease.
So, as you step into November, Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2022, vow to make yourself and your loved ones more informed about and aware of this deadly disease.
This article discusses how you can be a part of this greater cause and why you should be. Scroll on for some vital Lung Cancer Awareness Month facts.
November is the month dedicated to spreading lung cancer awareness. But why is it important to do so? Why do you need to promote information about this diseases symptoms and treatment guidelines?
Before getting to that, have a look at the seriousness of lung cancer.
These points mentioned above highlight the importance of widespread knowledge of this disease among the common people. The figures on the annual number of deaths by lung cancer are ever-rising. And to get a hold of that, people need to know when to seek medical help and how to go through with the right treatment procedure and care.
National Lung Cancer Awareness Month aims to bring this notion to fruition. Below is mentioned how it does so.
The year 1995 marked the beginning of November Lung Cancer Awareness Month. But this was preceded by centuries of knowledge, research, and studies on lung cancer.
The points below mark the timeline of how we progressed in our knowledge of this disease and the world as a whole.
This Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2022, Dr. Arvind Kumar and his cancer care team at Medanta invite you to step ahead and actively participate in this worldwide campaign.
The paragraphs below discuss how you can play your part in this movement.
The November Lung Cancer Awareness Month witnesses a large number of awareness campaigns held physically and virtually. Attend such events and encourage your close ones to do so too.
Many websites and medical institutions inform you about the latest research studies, advancements in treatment methods, and more such updates during the month. Join or subscribe to such groups and make a habit of regularly reading the updates.
As you gain more knowledge about the disease, you can also share it with others. Post some of the details youve learned on your social media accounts. Bring up the topic during your conversations with friends and family. Tell them about the basics youve learned and encourage them to look for more details.
You can make some donations to government-approved lung cancer research programs or lung cancer treatment programs. These donations need not be a huge sum, but rather only what you are capable of.
Every small contribution helps in more thorough and vast research and advancements in the diagnostic and treatment processes of the disease.
International and National Lung Cancer Awareness Month is a campaign this world needs today. Promoting early diagnosis and knowledge is of immense importance to control the alarmingly increasing number of lung diagnoses and deaths caused by it.
During this Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2022, Dr. Arvind Kumar and his team vow their dedication to providing the most efficient, empathic, and all-encompassing treatment for lung cancer.
In case you suspect any symptoms, come ahead and get a checkup. Even if the symptoms werent because of cancer, it would address any other pulmonary infection or illness you might have that could, in the future, become a threat.
Dr. Arvind is a pioneer in chest surgeries and treatment. His cancer care team encompasses a multidisciplinary team of highly proficient and experienced oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and professionals from other fields.
Dr. Arvind Kumar and his team at Medanta, Gurgaon, provide the only comprehensive A to Z treatment plan for lung cancer in India.
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