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 Vizag.
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
Your CION care team arranges network services and tells you where to go.
Who treats lung cancer at CION
Medical, surgical and radiation oncologists plan your care, and CION’s tumour board of 17 specialists reviews every case. Doctors you can see in the Vizag region are marked.
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Treat cancer with medicines, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
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 Vizag?
CION’s doctors see patients in Vizag. 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 Vizag?
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 Vizag. The tumour board review is free.
This page explains lung cancer care at CION Cancer Clinics, Vizag. It is general information, not medical advice. Your treatment plan is made only after a consultation and a review of your reports.