Faridabad oncologist warns ‘lung cancer rising among women under 50’, even in those who never smoked a cigarette
Hindustan Times••health
Key Points:
- Lung cancer incidence among women under 65 surpassed that of men for the first time in 2021, with a notable rise in women under 50, partly driven by environmental and lifestyle factors such as air pollution and exposure to kitchen smoke.
- Dr. Sunny Jain highlights that Asian women are more prone to adenocarcinoma, a subtype of lung cancer common in non-smokers, influenced by genetic mutations and hormonal factors, leading to advanced diagnoses in younger women.
- Warning signs like a persistent cough, breathlessness, coughing up blood, chest pain, unexplained weight loss, and hoarseness should prompt immediate medical evaluation, as delays often result in late-stage diagnosis.
- Advances in treatment, including molecular testing, targeted
