World Lung Cancer Day: Peru registers more than 2,000 new cases every year | Health | Peru | World Lung Cancer Day | Life | Cancer | Life

inside PeruAccording to the Global Cancer Observatory (Globocan), approximately 2,888 people have been diagnosed with cancer lung cancer Every year, for the fifth time, according to data obtained by the Metropolitan Cancer Registry of Lima neoplasia The most common in the country. Globally, it ranks as the most common disease among men and women, followed by breast, colon and rectal cancer, stomach and liver cancer.

Medical oncologist Dr. Luis Mas pointed out that the global increase in lung cancer cases by more than 2 million cases requires immediate action. This is the significance of World Lung Cancer Day, which has special significance as an opportunity to increase the incidence of cancer. Raise awareness and mobilize efforts to combat this disease, emphasizing the urgency of implementing effective prevention and awareness measures.

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Symptoms and risk factors

Lung cancer is a disease in which cells in the body begin to multiply uncontrollably, a process that begins in the lungs and spreads to lymph nodes or other organs. This tumor is associated with unhealthy habits such as smoking, exposure to second-hand smoke, environmental pollution (an emerging factor in lung cancer), a history of lung disease, and having family members with the disease. Relevant risk profile.

“For this type of cancer, early diagnosis is a determining factor in successful treatment. While specific symptoms may be lacking in the early stages, it is crucial to be aware of ongoing symptoms such as cough, blood in sputum, chest pain, voice change, pneumonia or Recurrent bronchitis,” experts say.

In this regard, Dr. Maas highlights some risk factors that help to take preventive measures and promote a lifestyle that reduces the likelihood of developing lung cancer:

• Tobacco consumption: It is the most important risk factor, and although 80% of cases of this tumor are tobacco-related, there has been an increase in non-smokers and e-cigarette users in recent years, causing irreversible damage.
• Older age: Aging is the most prominent risk factor for most cancers, including lung cancer.
• Exposure to smoke, chemicals and radiation: Breathing in substances such as tobacco smoke, asbestos, arsenic and various forms of radiation in the environment can also contribute to the development of lung cancer.
• Family history: The presence of family members with lung cancer increases the likelihood of developing this tumor.

Traditional treatments for this type of cancer include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. However, experts stress that biological therapies such as immunotherapy, which have significantly improved patient survival, are an ever-expanding technology and the way such diseases are treated is changing rapidly.

“Immunotherapy is a revolution when it comes to tackling lung cancer. Thanks to immunology, we know all the possibilities our body has to fight cancer. Today we can maximize the impact with a personalized approach based on each person’s situation “The benefits and limiting side effects for patients allow us to give them a new chance at life,” he stressed.

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