The founder of Wahaha passed away due to illness. Here are 4 practical points about lung cancer that you must know.

On February 25, Wahaha officially released an obituary, saying that Zong Qinghou, the founder and chairman of Wahaha Group, died of illness at the age of 79. According to the Zong Qinghou Funeral Committee, the memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on February 28 and will be open to the public.

According to media reports, Zong Qinghou was seriously ill with lung cancer before the Spring Festival and was admitted to Zhejiang University Run Run Shaw Hospital. His condition was not good and he was later transferred to the ICU for emergency treatment. With Zong Qinghou's death, lung cancer has once again become a hot topic.

What are the "hidden" symptoms of lung cancer? How can high-risk populations undergo lung cancer screening? If "ground-glass nodules" are found, do they need immediate surgery? Chen Keneng, chief physician of the First Department of Thoracic Surgery at Peking University Cancer Hospital, explains some lung cancer-related questions.

1. What are the hidden symptoms of lung cancer?

Key points : Unexplained joint pain, joint swelling, chest and back pain, mild shortness of breath or cold symptoms are all hidden symptoms of lung cancer.

2.What are the common screening methods for lung cancer?

Key points : In addition to imaging CT and MRI examinations, pathological biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing lung cancer.

3. How do people at high risk of lung cancer undergo screening?

Key points : First-degree relatives (including parents, children, and siblings) with a history of lung cancer, heavy smokers, and people who have suffered from other malignant tumors are all at high risk of lung cancer. Routine lung cancer physical examination screening and chest CT examination are recommended.

4. If “ground-glass nodules” are found, is immediate surgery required?

Key point : If ground-glass nodules are detected during a physical examination, you should wait and observe, and never go directly for surgery.