Is lung cancer hereditary? Don’t be too scared! Experts remind you: Regular check-ups are important!

After being diagnosed with lung cancer, Aunt Chen, who had completed surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at Hunan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and was discharged, came to the nurses' station again.

The medical staff was wondering why Aunt Chen came again before the follow-up examination. It turned out that Aunt Chen was accompanying her younger sister for the examination. Her younger sister had been coughing and having chest tightness recently, which was very similar to her symptoms before the operation. The medical staff was worried about her physical condition, so they suggested that she go to Hunan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine for hospitalization and examination.

After a lung CT scan, a lung nodule was found. After relevant evaluation, the doctor considered the possibility of lung cancer and recommended surgery. Postoperative pathological examination confirmed that it was a solid nodular invasive adenocarcinoma in the right middle lung. After learning the results of the pathological examination, Aunt Chen asked the doctor: "Can lung cancer be inherited?"

1. Is lung cancer hereditary? What factors are involved?

1. At present, lung cancer and genes are related, so if there is a family history of cancer, special attention should be paid.

2. Related to environmental factors: The air in the place where the family lives is turbid all year round (factories, smoking places, etc.), and the pervasive odor will lead to an increased risk of lung cancer.

2. How to avoid and prevent it?

1. Environmental aspects

The living area has good ventilation, clean air and no irritating odor.

2. Your own side

Maintain good living habits, quit smoking and drinking, exercise appropriately, and maintain a good attitude.

3. How to prevent

Have regular physical examinations, follow-up checks, and seek medical treatment in a timely manner.

Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: Liu Jing, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Hunan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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(Edited by YT)