Genetic testing for lung cancer
The main players in lung cancer development are harmful environmental influences with smoking being the number one (90% of this disease cases is linked to smoking). Lung cancer is the leading cause of death among all cancers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, lung cancer is responsible for 5% of deaths annually. There are different forms of lung cancer, differentiated according to the cancer cell sizes. The outcome of the disease depends on the cell type and cancer stage. Lung cancer presents with various signs and symptoms, the most common ones being cough, dyspnoea and unexplained loss of weight.
Why should you have your DNA analysed for predisposition to lung cancer?
By checking your genome we can discover variants of your genes which play key roles in protecting your lungs from cancer development.
How is lung cancer prevented or treated?
The development of lung cancer can be prevented with smoking cessation and avoiding smoking areas. You are especially advised to do so if you are susceptible to this disease. Lung cancer is treated with surgical tumour resection, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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