Lung cancer is preventable

Small actions On this day, you may be saving yourself or your loved ones.

More than half of the current diseases are caused by the environment or behaviors that we can prevent. Awareness of the risk of developing the disease. Early detection of abnormal symptoms can help us prevent many
diseases, and lung cancer itself is one of the diseases that can be treated. If it is some species found in the early stages.

Symptoms that should be noticed and if found, should be examined immediately, such as:
1. Unusual dry cough.
2. Coughing up blood.
3. Chest pain.
4. Unusual weight loss.
5. Difficulty breathing.
6. Tired easily and abnormally.

The current examination method depends on the history and physical examination that the doctor can do for each patient.

However, in people who are not yet symptomatic but at risk, such as those aged 55-80 years who have a history of heavy smoking and are still smoking, or have quit smoking within less than 15 years, screening can be done
with less time and low risk. Low-dose computed tomography (CT) is the only screening test recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

In the next episode, we will learn about the causes and ways to prevent lung cancer.