{"id":290,"date":"2024-10-20T11:30:56","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T11:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/?p=290"},"modified":"2024-10-21T06:14:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T06:14:03","slug":"signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs of lung cancer in women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting women worldwide, accounting for more than 10% of cancer deaths in India. Are you seeking the best medical assistance for coping with lung cancer? You can consult Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri from Medanta The Medicity Hospital, one of the best thoracic surgeons in India with more than 12 years of experience! Here, you can seek the most reliable and assured solutions for your lung cancer with collaborative care and empathy. Book a consultation session at Medanta today and get enhanced insights into your health condition and suitable treatment approaches.<\/p>\n<p>Women affected with lung cancer might undergo various symptoms, which can be further classified into early symptoms, advanced symptoms, and rare symptoms. This blog will provide you with a comprehensive overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/stage-1-lung-cancer-symptoms\/\">lung cancer symptoms<\/a> in detail. So, get to reading right away and get accurate knowledge regarding all the symptoms associated with it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lung_Cancer_Symptoms_in_Women_Complete_Overview\"><\/span>Lung Cancer Symptoms in Women: Complete Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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Complete Overview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Early_Symptoms\" >Early Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Persistent_Coughing\" >Persistent Coughing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Coughing_Blood\" >Coughing Blood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Shortness_of_Breath\" >Shortness of Breath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Chest_Tightness\" >Chest Tightness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Recurring_Lung_Infections\" >Recurring Lung Infections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Advanced_Symptoms\" >Advanced Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Neurological_Symptoms\" >Neurological Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Unusual_Weight_Loss\" >Unusual Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Yellowing_of_Skin_and_Eyes\" >Yellowing of Skin and Eyes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Hormonal_Changes\" >Hormonal Changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Breast_Tenderness\" >Breast Tenderness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Difficulty_Swallowing\" >Difficulty Swallowing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Less_Common_Symptoms\" >Less Common Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Finger_Clubbing\" >Finger Clubbing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Shoulder_or_Arm_Pain\" >Shoulder or Arm Pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Fevers_and_Chills\" >Fevers and Chills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Risk_Factors\" >Risk Factors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Family_History\" >Family History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Smoking\" >Smoking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Previous_Radiation_Therapy\" >Previous Radiation Therapy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Radon_Exposure\" >Radon Exposure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Screening_and_Diagnosis\" >Screening and Diagnosis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Chest_X-rays\" >Chest X-rays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#LDCT\" >LDCT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Imaging_Tests\" >Imaging Tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Biopsy\" >Biopsy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Treatment_Approaches\" >Treatment Approaches<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Surgical_Procedures\" >Surgical Procedures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Lobectomy\" >Lobectomy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Wedge_Resection\" >Wedge Resection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Segmentectomy\" >Segmentectomy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Non-surgical_Procedures\" >Non-surgical Procedures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Radiation_Therapy\" >Radiation Therapy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Chemotherapy\" >Chemotherapy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Targeted_Therapy\" >Targeted Therapy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/blog\/signs-of-lung-cancer-in-women\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The symptoms of lung cancer in women may be classified into early symptoms, advanced symptoms, and rare symptoms. Here&#8217;s a brief guide on the following symptoms:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Symptoms\"><\/span>Early Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The early symptoms of lung cancer in women are as follows:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Persistent_Coughing\"><\/span>Persistent Coughing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most common early symptoms of lung cancer in women is persistent coughing throughout the day. So, if you suddenly start to experience persistent coughing for a long time, you should seek medical guidance without delay.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coughing_Blood\"><\/span>Coughing Blood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another common and early symptom women might experience when suffering from lung cancer is coughing blood. You might spot drops of blood or rust-colored sputum in your cough, along with a tightness in your throat.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shortness_of_Breath\"><\/span>Shortness of Breath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Women suffering from lung cancer might experience shortness of breath in the initial stages. It includes feeling winded or suffocated all of a sudden, affecting daily activities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chest_Tightness\"><\/span>Chest Tightness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A tightening sensation in the chest is a major indication of lung cancer. Consult <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drharshvardhanpuri.com\/\">Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri<\/a> from Medanta The Medicity Hospital and receive assured treatment plans and management programs for lung cancer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recurring_Lung_Infections\"><\/span>Recurring Lung Infections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When lung cancer initially germinates, it comes with infections like pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. The recurrence of these infections often indicates lung cancer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Symptoms\"><\/span>Advanced Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The advanced symptoms of lung cancer in women are as follows:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neurological_Symptoms\"><\/span>Neurological Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When lung cancer has advanced, you will start to experience multiple neurological symptoms like severe headaches, seizures, confusion, etc, making it much more difficult to live an enhanced quality of life.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unusual_Weight_Loss\"><\/span>Unusual Weight Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Experiencing sudden weight loss without any explainable cause is a major symptom indicating lung cancer in women. It will be accompanied by loss of appetite and lethargy. If you want to get the best medical assistance to cope with such symptoms, you can consult Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yellowing_of_Skin_and_Eyes\"><\/span>Yellowing of Skin and Eyes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another common and advanced symptom of lung cancer in women is experiencing frequent jaundice characterized by the yellowing of skin and eyes. It may be accompanied by abdominal cramps as well.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hormonal_Changes\"><\/span>Hormonal Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hormonal changes in the body, along with sudden hot flashes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, etc., are highly usual in the advanced stages of lung cancer. You might also experience irregularities in the menstruation cycle.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breast_Tenderness\"><\/span>Breast Tenderness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As the lung cancer advances, you will feel a tenderness in your breasts, therefore making it painful to touch. You might also experience some swelling in the breasts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difficulty_Swallowing\"><\/span>Difficulty Swallowing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A woman suffering from lung cancer will face severe difficulties in swallowing in the advanced stages. It includes difficulty in both swallowing solids and liquids. Therefore, the patient will face severe complications even if they are on a liquid diet. You should proceed to get immediate medical supervision to prevent the symptoms from becoming much worse.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Less_Common_Symptoms\"><\/span>Less Common Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The following are the less common symptoms of lung cancer in women:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finger_Clubbing\"><\/span>Finger Clubbing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is one of the rarest symptoms of lung cancer in women. In this symptom, your fingertips will be enlarged, providing an unusual shape to your hands. However, if you ever experience finger clubbing, you should seek medical attention from a trusted medical professional at the earliest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shoulder_or_Arm_Pain\"><\/span>Shoulder or Arm Pain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lung cancer in the advanced stages might come with symptoms like arm or shoulder pain, making it difficult to move around freely. Your mobility might be affected.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fevers_and_Chills\"><\/span>Fevers and Chills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although fevers may be an indication of multiple health complications, if you are experiencing recurring fevers with severe hoarseness in your voice, it may be a symptom of lung cancer. Consult a trusted doctor to get the best analysis. Therefore, you can rely on Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri, one of the best thoracic surgeons in India.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Factors\"><\/span>Risk Factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The major risk factors for lung cancer in women are provided below:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_History\"><\/span>Family History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Individuals with a family history of lung cancer are more likely to suffer from it than candidates with no record.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smoking\"><\/span>Smoking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Smoking tobacco is one of the most common reasons for developing lung cancer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previous_Radiation_Therapy\"><\/span>Previous Radiation Therapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Individuals undergoing Radiation Therapy earlier, especially in the chest area, are more prone to this health condition.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Radon_Exposure\"><\/span>Radon Exposure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Getting exposed to radon for longer periods can be a leading cause of developing lung cancer in women.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Screening_and_Diagnosis\"><\/span>Screening and Diagnosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The screening and diagnostic procedures for lung cancer are:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chest_X-rays\"><\/span>Chest X-rays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chest X-rays are primarily used for the screening of lung cancer in women.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LDCT\"><\/span>LDCT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>LDCT, also referred to as Low-dose Computed Tomography, is used for the annual screening of lung cancer for more than 50% of women.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Imaging_Tests\"><\/span>Imaging Tests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lung cancer in women can be diagnosed through imaging tests like CT Scans, PET Scans, and MRIs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biopsy\"><\/span>Biopsy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is a diagnostic procedure that examines the sample cancer cells extracted through surgical or needle biopsy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_Approaches\"><\/span>Treatment Approaches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following are the treatment approaches for lung cancer in women:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surgical_Procedures\"><\/span>Surgical Procedures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The following surgical procedures are used to treat lung cancer in women:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lobectomy\"><\/span>Lobectomy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In this surgical procedure, the affected lobe is completely removed from the lungs to avoid the spread of cancer further in the body.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wedge_Resection\"><\/span>Wedge Resection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In this surgical procedure, the surgeon removes the tumor and the affected tissues surrounding it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Segmentectomy\"><\/span>Segmentectomy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This surgical treatment can be classified as the technique of removing the affected segment entirely. Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri from Medanta The Medicity Hospital can perform the most efficient and reliable surgical procedures to remove lung cancer in women.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-surgical_Procedures\"><\/span>Non-surgical Procedures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lung cancer in women can be treated by the following non-surgical procedures:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Radiation_Therapy\"><\/span>Radiation Therapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An external beam of radiation is induced to destroy all the cancer cells in the lungs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemotherapy\"><\/span>Chemotherapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chemotherapy can be induced both before and after the treatment. It might also be combined with radiation therapy for better effectiveness.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Targeted_Therapy\"><\/span>Targeted Therapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>EGFR inhibitors, ALK inhibitors, and VEGF inhibitors are induced to target the cancer cells and destroy them without affecting surrounding tissue.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are experiencing the symptoms mentioned above, you might be in need of immediate medical assistance since early detection can improve survival rates, increase treatment success, and contribute to a better quality of life. Consult Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri for the best cure. Book a consultation session at Medanta today and get enhanced insights into the existing condition of your lung cancer and the suitable treatment approaches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting women worldwide, accounting for more than 10% of cancer deaths in India. Are you seeking the best medical assistance for coping with lung cancer? 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