August 1 – World Lung Cancer Day
On August 1, we annually celebrate World Lung Cancer Day.
Today it is one of the most common oncological diseases in the world.
- More than 2.5 million new cases of lung cancer are detected every year, 60 thousand in Russia.
Men get sick 7 times more often than women.
Several factors can lead to the development of this disease, but the main one is smoking.
- According to research, lung cancer occurs in 80-90% of smokers.
It is important to note that disturbing symptoms most often occur already in the late stages, so it is very important to closely monitor your well-being and undergo regular examinations.
Says the surgeon, oncologist, MD, Professor, head of the Department of thoracoabdominal surgery MCSC Arif Kerimovich Allahverdiev.
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