Lung cancer occurs in the lungs when the normal cells begin to divide out of control and form tumours [1]. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide [2]. In Malaysia, about 95% of lung cancers are diagnosed at an advanced stage [3].

Don’t wait for it to become worse before you take action.

Find out more about lung cancer at www.newnormalsamecancer.org/early-detection/lung-cancer/

Disclaimer: This post is a guide. Please refer to your doctor for the assessment of your condition.

References:
1. American Cancer Society. What is Lung Cancer. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/lung-cancer/about/what-is.html

2. Globocan2020. All Cancers Fact Sheet.https://gco.iarc.fr/today/data/factsheets/cancers/39-All-cancers-fact-sheet.pdf

3. "Ministry of Health. Malaysia Cancer registry report 2012-2016

.4. American Cancer Society. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Stages. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/lung-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/staging-nsclc.html

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