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5 Most Common Types Of Cancer

While breast cancer accounts for most new cancer cases, lung cancer causes most cancer deaths worldwide.

Written by Longjam Dineshwori | Updated : February 4, 2023 9:01 PM IST

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Future Directions

Multidisciplinary care has emerged as a cornerstone in treating lung cancer, offering a comprehensive and patient-centered approach. As we continue to uncover the intricacies of this disease, collaboration among specialists becomes increasingly critical. By embracing multidisciplinary care, we can strive to improve outcomes, minimize treatment delays, and ultimately provide a more personalized and holistic experience for individuals facing the challenges of lung cancer.

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Lung Cancer

Smokers have the greatest risk of developing lung cancer, but it can also occur in people who have never smoked. Apart from smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke, risk factors for lung cancer include family history of lung cancer, radiation therapy, exposure to radon gas, asbestos and other carcinogens.

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Stomach Cancer

Risk factors associated with stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, include gastroesophageal reflux disease, diet high in salty and smoked foods, Helicobacter pylori infection, gastritis, smoking, polyps in the stomach, and family history of stomach cancer.