- Lung Cancer Ranks First in Deaths
Assoc. Prof. stated that lung cancer ranks first among deaths caused by cancer. Dr. Muharrem Erol said that early diagnosis saves lives.
Stating that lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, Thoracic Surgery Specialist Assoc. Dr. Muharrem Erol said, “Lung cancer ranks first among cancer-related deaths.
For this reason, November was chosen as 'lung cancer awareness month' and we wanted to draw attention to this disease with various activities. While the risk of lung cancer is higher in smokers, air pollution can also cause lung cancer.
Lung cancer, which was less common in women in Turkey in the past years, is now more common.
Because women started to play more roles in life. "In order to prevent this, people over the age of 40, smokers and those exposed to environmental factors should have a lung check-up," he said.
Stating that early diagnosis is very important, Erol said, "Unfortunately, people who apply to hospitals in Turkey "80 percent of them have already passed the surgical stage.
The treatment of each patient varies, and multiple factors such as the location and stage of the disease, the patient's age and other health problems are effective in the treatment decision," he said.
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