Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a very common disease in Thailand and is the top cause of death in both males and females. However, the lung cancer can be completely cured if it is found in its initial stage. Types of lung cancer Lung cancer comes from the abnormal growth of cells that is rapid and cannot be controlled, which can cause lumps of abnormal cells that can be found when they get big, become abundant, and spread to other parts of the body. The speed at which lung cancer can destroy the life of the patient depends on the type of cancer. Lung cancer can be divided into 2 types according to the size of cells. The different sizes of cells are important due to different treatment methods. Small cell lung cancer can be found in about 10-15% of cases. The cells will grow and spread faster than non-small cell lung cancer. The patient will die quickly. Treatment will not involve surgery. Mostly, it is treated by using medicine or radiation. Non-small cell lung cancer occurs more frequently than small cell lung cancer (found in about 85-90%). However, it will spread slower and can be completely cured by performing surgery if found early. Risk factors of lung cancer At present, the cause of lung cancer is not clear. However, there are some factors that might increase the risk of having lung cancer. For example: Cigarettes, which is likely the top cause
