Overview

In this video, Dr Peush Bajpai, HOD & Consultant Medical-Hemato Oncologist at Manipal Hospital, Delhi, debunks the myth that all lung cancers are the same. He highlights how advancements like next-generation sequencing have transformed the understanding of lung cancer by breaking it down into multiple disease entities.

Dr Bajpai explains that through detailed analysis at the DNA level, specific mutations can now be pinpointed, allowing for precise stratification of lung cancers. This breakthrough has paved the way for targeted treatments tailored to these unique subtypes, making it possible to manage the disease more effectively.

In some cases, patients may not even require chemotherapy, as newer drugs specifically address these mutations. He emphasizes that in 2024, lung cancer is no longer seen as a single disease but as a broad spectrum of disorders that require individualized approaches.

Watch this insightful video to understand how these advancements are revolutionizing lung cancer treatment and offering hope to patients worldwide.

Speakers

Dr Peush Bajpai (MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology), ESMO Certified) is the HOD & Consultant - Medical Hemato Oncologist at Manipal Hospital, Delhi. With over 17 years of experience in the field, he is adept in comprehensive treatment of various cancers. Dr Bajpai specialises in Breast Cancer Management Gastrointestinal malignancies- Gastric, colo-rectal, hepatocellular carcinoma, Gynaecological Malignancies - Carcinoma Ovary, the, endometrium, Haematological Malignancies - Multiple Myeloma,, CML, CLL, and Autologous Bone marrow transplant, Soft-tissue Sarcomas and Osteosarcoma, Thoracic Malignancies - Lung Carcinoma, Immunotherapy, Precision Oncology. He completed his MBBS and MD in General Medicine before specialising with a DM in Medical Oncology from the Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai. Dr Bajpai is also accredited by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Dr Bajpai is actively involved in the broader medical community through his membership in several associations, including the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the Association of Physicians of India (API), and the Indian Society of Medical Oncology (ISMO).