Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Treatment in India
Beyond Conventional Treatment. Grounded in Evidence.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Gallbladder cancer is one of the most common cancers in India, yet it remains one of the least talked about. However, the survival outcomes improved significantly with early detection.
Concerns about lung cancer can feel overwhelming, especially when symptoms are unclear. Dr Tarang Krishna provides a structured, evidence-based approach to lung cancer care, ensuring each patient receives precise, personalised treatment. This integrative approach combines clinical oncology with Cancer Healer Therapy that works with your treatment, not around it.
What Is Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer develops when cells in the lungs mutate and grow uncontrollably, resulting in malignant tumours that impair the respiratory function. It can originate in the airways or lung tissue and, if undetected, it may spread through the lymphatic system and bloodstream to other organs.
It is one of the few cancers where early-stage disease is often asymptomatic, making screening in high-risk individuals essential.
What Are The Types Of Lung Cancer?
The main types of lung cancer are broadly classified based on how quickly they grow and spread.
Accounts for approximately 85% of all lung cancer cases. Includes adenocarcinoma (most common, often found in non-smokers), squamous cell carcinoma and large cell carcinoma. Generally slower-growing than Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Accounts for around 15% of cases. Highly aggressive, fast-spreading, and strongly associated with smoking. Often diagnosed at an advanced stage.
Rare neuroendocrine tumours that grow slowly. It is less likely to spread and is often treatable with surgical treatment when detected early.
What Are The Causes And Risk Factors Of Lung Cancer?
Lifestyle & Environmental
Smoking is responsible for approximately 80 to 90% of lung cancer cases.
Secondhand smoke exposure.
Radon gas accumulation in enclosed spaces.
Occupational exposure to asbestos, arsenic, chromium, or nickel.
Biological & Genetic
Family history of lung cancer.
Alterations in certain genes such as EGFR, ALK, or KRAS that can influence cancer risk.
Pre-existing lung conditions, including pulmonary fibrosis, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) or tuberculosis.
Prior thoracic radiation therapy for another cancer.
What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer is often silent in its early stages. Lung cancer symptoms typically emerge as the disease progresses:
Persistent cough lasting more than three weeks, or worsening of a chronic cough
Haemoptysis which is coughing up blood or blood-streaked sputum
Unexplained breathlessness
Chest, shoulder, or upper back pain unrelated to injury
Voice changes or Hoarseness
Unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite
Recurrent chest infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis
Fatigue and generalised weakness
Don't wait for symptoms to worsen. If two or more signs last beyond two weeks, book your appointment today.
How Is Lung Cancer Diagnosed?
Understanding lung cancer causes is crucial, as the condition often develops due to a combination of environmental exposures, lifestyle factors, and genetic changes.
Accurate diagnosis and staging guide the entire treatment plan. The process typically includes:
Low-Dose CT Scan (LDCT)
PET-CT Scan
Bronchoscopy & Biopsy
Molecular & Genetic Testing
Pulmonary Function Tests
What Are The Treatment Options For Lung Cancer?
Treatment is determined by cancer type, stage, molecular profile, and overall health. Options include:
Cancer Healer Therapy
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Targeted Therapy
Immunotherapy
While decisions about lung cancer treatment are guided by clinical protocols, supportive options like 'Cancer Healer Therapy' can be considered to improve the overall patient experience.
Dr Tarang Krishna's Integrative Approach: Cancer Healer Therapy
Conventional treatment addresses the disease. But cancer healer therapy strengthens the person undergoing it.
The Cancer Healer Centre offers supportive and integrative cancer care to patients based on the principles of Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM). An integrated care team of senior doctors, clinical dieticians, psychological therapists and lifestyle coaches provides support to each patient.
Developed after observing thousands of patients, this evidence-based therapy works alongside your existing treatment.
Restores Natural Killer (NK) cell activity suppressed by cancer
Rebalances immune function compromised during chemotherapy
Reduces treatment-related fatigue, nausea, and immune depletion
Supports liver detoxification and cellular repair
Improves treatment tolerance and quality of life at every stage
This is not an alternative. It is an advantage.
Why Choose Dr Tarang Krishna
20+ years of focused oncology experience
9 lakh+ patients supported across all stages
Team of 300+ specialists working within a unified care model
Cancer Healer Therapy developed from clinical observation
Associated with Sri Sri Cancer Hospital, Bengaluru
Patients come when decisions feel uncertain. Clarity is what they leave with.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs that form tumours, impair breathing, and can spread to other parts of the body if not treated early.
