THE STUDY OF LUNG CANCER: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Venkataramanan.S*, Renisha Selvakumar, Darshni Devi Thevarajan, Kausalya Devi Kandasamy, Yin Sheau Torng
Page No. 41-47

In the United States, lung cancer is the third most prevalent cancer type and the leading cause of cancer-related fatalities. Lung cancer is also one of the most prevalent cancers in Malaysia, making up around 10% of all malignancies. The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that men are the group most likely to develop lung cancer. Smoking is the leading factor in lung cancer cases. Cigarette smoking is by far the biggest risk factor for lung cancer. More than 70% of instances fall within this category. Tobacco smoke contains more than 60 different carcinogenic chemicals. Nevertheless, persons who have never smoked are equally prone to the illness. Lung cancer develops when lung cells divide too rapidly, which leads to the growth of tumors.
Keywords: Lung Cancer, Tobacco, Immunotherapy, Photodynamic Therapy.