33% of lung cancer patients are under 65 years old

33% of lung cancer patients are under 65 years oldCordoba

he cancer lung diagnosed more frequently each year in the early.By age group, new cases are concentrated, especially in the group over 75 years old (32%), the 65-74 year old group (32%), followed by the 55-64 year old group (25%), and People aged 15-54 account for 11% of cases.

so, More than one-third of patients diagnosed of this disease Not over 65 years old Age, as directed by the Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery and Respiratory Medicine Chiron Salud Hospital

of Cordobadoctors Antonio Alvarez Kindelan and Luis Manuel Entrenasrespectively.

Doctors from Quirónsalud Hospital stressed that last Friday the World Day of this cancer was celebrated, Usually does not produce easily identifiable symptoms There are also no equivalent tests for early detection of lung cancer such as mammography, which is used to detect breast cancer during the initial stages of the disease.

However, there is growing evidence that Benefits of Lung Cancer Screening In at-risk patients, by performing low dose CTThe latest international registry shows it could increase treatment options and extend survival.

Under any circumstances, There are certain symptoms that can warn of the presence of this type of tumor

such as appearance A cough that lasts more than 10 days and has no obvious causeor worsening of chronic cough, blood in sputum Consecutive days, bronchitis persistent, Infect Recurrence of respiratory problems, difficulty breathing, chest painthis lose weight or fatigue No apparent reason.

If any of the above symptoms occur, It is recommended to see a specialist In order to detect the disease as quickly as possible, “consultation is always recommended,” although in many cases the symptoms are caused by other causes than cancer, stresses the doctors at the Cordoba Hospital.

this Smokers, long-term smokers and passive smokers They should take extreme precautions because smoking is a major risk factor for lung cancer.