Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Treatment in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

What is lung cancer?
Lung cancer is a malignancy arising from lung tissues (bronchi, alveoli, pleura), broadly classified into non-small cell and small cell lung cancer.

Why early diagnosis matters
Early detection allows better treatment options and prognosis. Many cancers are first suspected on imaging (X-ray, CT) and then confirmed by biopsy.

Indications for evaluation

• Persistent cough, change in cough pattern
• Hemoptysis (blood in sputum)
• Unexplained weight loss or fatigue
• Lung mass or nodule on imaging
• Enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes

Diagnostic / staging workup

• High-resolution CT / PET-CT imaging
• Bronchoscopy with biopsy
• EBUS TBNA for nodal sampling
• CT-guided percutaneous biopsy (if peripheral lesion)
• Pleural biopsy if effusion present
• Biomarker testing (EGFR, ALK, PD-L1 etc.)

Treatment modalities

• Surgery (when resectable)
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy / targeted therapy / immunotherapy
• Palliative care and symptom management

Process & patient journey

• Pre-procedure evaluation including fitness, labs, imaging
• Multidisciplinary tumor board discussion
• Personalized treatment plan
• Monitoring and follow-up

Conclusion
Early and accurate diagnosis with advanced techniques like EBUS enables effective treatment and improved survival rates.