Lung cancer arises in the airways or lung tissue and is broadly grouped into non-small cell and small cell types. Smoking is the leading cause, but non-smokers can also develop lung cancer.
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About lung cancer
Lung cancer arises in the airways or lung tissue and is broadly grouped into non-small cell and small cell types. Smoking is the leading cause, but non-smokers can also develop lung cancer. Modern care combines biomarker testing with surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy chosen to fit the tumour profile.
Signs to watch for
A cough that does not go away or worsens
Coughing up blood
Chest pain that worsens with breathing
Hoarseness of voice
Breathlessness
Unexplained weight loss and fatigue
Most of these have other causes too. If one lasts, see a doctor.
Who is at higher risk
Tobacco smoking, including past smoking
Second-hand smoke exposure
Occupational exposure to asbestos or radon
Air pollution
Family history of lung cancer
Previous radiation to the chest
Having a risk factor doesn’t mean you will get cancer.
How it’s diagnosed
Work-up includes a chest CT, PET-CT for staging, and a biopsy (bronchoscopic, CT-guided, or surgical). Molecular testing of the biopsy identifies mutations that can be matched to targeted drugs.
Many of these tests can be arranged by your CION team in Sangareddy.
Treatment options
Your plan depends on the type and stage of the cancer and on your overall health. CION’s tumour board agrees on it with you.
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Surgery for early-stage disease, including minimally invasive (VATS) approaches
CION oncologists see patients in Sangareddy, so you travel less for consultations and follow-ups.
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Every Case Discussed by the Tumour Board
Specialists from all CION centres weigh the options together, and your doctor explains them, risks included.
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Chemotherapy and Tests Closer to Home
Chemotherapy, blood tests and biopsies in Sangareddy, so you travel less.
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Help with Insurance and Costs
Help with cashless insurance, an EMI facility and a written cost estimate before treatment.
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One 24/7 Helpline
Call 1800 202 8726 at any hour for appointments, questions or help between visits.
Before your visit
See a specialist soon if…
A sign listed above lasts more than a few weeks
A scan or test has shown something that needs checking
You’ve been diagnosed and want a clear plan
You’ve been advised treatment and want a second opinion
Your cancer has come back, or treatment isn’t working as hoped
Not sure? Call 1800 202 8726 and our care team will guide you.
Your checklist
What to bring
Biopsy report, plus any extra tests on the biopsy (often labelled IHC)
Scan reports (CT, MRI, PET-CT, ultrasound), with the CD if you have it
Recent blood test reports
Discharge summaries and operation notes
Details of any treatment you’ve had so far
A list of the medicines you take now
Photo ID, and your insurance card if you have one
Questions to ask your doctor
What type and stage is my cancer?
What treatment do you recommend, and why?
What are the side effects and risks?
How long will treatment take, and what will it cost?
Which parts can be done close to home?
Book a lung cancer consultation
Share your details and our care team will call you back to fix a time.
CION Cancer Care in Sangareddy
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
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Partner hospitals
CION oncologists consult at Manjeera Hospital, Hope Hospital, Star Hospital, Dr. Lalitha Fertility, Sri Sanvi Hospital (Narayankhed), Amrutha Hospital (Narayankhed), Sai Sanjeevani Hospital (Narayankhed).
Timings
Vary by hospital. Call to check when your doctor is in
Yes. A meaningful share of lung cancers occur in never-smokers, often with mutations that respond well to targeted tablets. Biomarker testing is essential in such cases.
2Is a persistent cough reason to get checked?
A cough lasting more than 2–3 weeks, especially with blood streaking, weight loss, or chest pain, deserves evaluation with a chest X-ray or CT.
3What is the role of PET-CT in lung cancer?
PET-CT shows whether disease has spread to lymph nodes or other organs, which determines whether surgery, radiation, or systemic therapy leads the plan.
4Where is lung cancer treated near Sangareddy?
CION’s doctors see patients in Sangareddy at partner hospitals (Manjeera Hospital, Hope Hospital, Star Hospital, Dr. Lalitha Fertility, Sri Sanvi Hospital (Narayankhed), Amrutha Hospital (Narayankhed), Sai Sanjeevani Hospital (Narayankhed)). Consultations, chemotherapy and many tests can be arranged locally; surgery and radiation are done at partner centres, and your team tells you where to go. Call 1800 202 8726 to check where and when.
5Is the tumour board review free?
Yes. Every case is discussed by CION’s tumour board of specialists from all its centres, at no charge. Tests and treatment are paid for separately, and you get a written estimate first.
6How do I book a lung cancer consultation in Sangareddy?
Call 1800 202 8726 or use the form on this page. Our care team fixes a time and helps you organise the reports you already have.
Get one clear plan for your lung cancer
It starts with a consultation in Sangareddy. The tumour board review is free.
This page explains lung cancer care at CION Cancer Clinics, Sangareddy. It is general information, not medical advice. Your treatment plan is made only after a consultation and a review of your reports.