Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Busting Common Myths around Lung Cancer Ft. Dr Peush Bajpai

November is marked as lung cancer awareness month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about lung cancer, its prevention, early detection, and treatment options.

Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, but it is often misunderstood.

Myths and misconceptions about lung cancer can create unnecessary fear, stigma, and even barriers to prevention and treatment.

The goal is to debunk common myths, provide accurate information, and empower you with knowledge to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Medical Dialogues team conducted an interview with Dr Peush Bajpai, HOD & Consultant - Medical Hemato Oncologist, Manipal Hospital, Delhi, to bust some common myths surrounding lung cancer.

Medical Dialogues team discussed the below mentioned myths:

1. Air pollution cannot lead to lung cancer
2. Only smokers get lung cancer
3. If you’ve smoked for years, quitting won’t reduce your lung cancer risk
4. Lung cancer is always fatal
5. Young people don’t get lung cancer
6. All lung cancer patients have cough
7. All lung cancers are the same
8. Vaping is safe and does not cause lung cancer