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Oncology · India

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Overview

Understanding Lung Cancer

What is lung cancer?

Lung cancer starts in the airways or lung tissue and includes non-small cell and small cell types. Treatment may involve surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy guided by biomarkers.

Causes

Tobacco smoking causes the majority of cases. Radon, air pollution, asbestos, and second-hand smoke also contribute. Non-smokers can still develop lung cancer, sometimes with targetable mutations.

Risk factors

Current or former smoking, second-hand smoke, radon, occupational carcinogens, prior chest radiation, and family history raise risk.

Importance of early diagnosis

Early-stage disease may be operable or treatable with stereotactic radiation. Screening in high-risk smokers and fast work-up of persistent cough or abnormal scans improve survival odds.

Symptoms

Common warning signs

These symptoms do not always mean cancer - but they should be checked by a specialist, especially if they persist.

  • Persistent cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain
  • Coughing up blood
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Recurring chest infections
Diagnosis

How lung cancer is confirmed

Your care team combines clinical review with imaging, pathology, and staging tests before recommending a plan.

  • Chest imaging (CT / PET as indicated)
  • Biopsy confirmation
  • Molecular / biomarker testing
  • Staging work-up
  • Pulmonary function when surgery planned
  • Multidisciplinary review

After reports are shared, VaidTrack.com coordinates a specialist review and written opinion - typically within 24-48 hours - so you know the next diagnostic or treatment step before you travel.

Oncology specialists

The team reviewing your case

What happens next

Your first six weeks, mapped

Day 0

Send reports

Share biopsy, imaging and blood work. Case manager confirms within 15 minutes.

Day 1-2

Specialist review

Written opinion, staged plan and cost estimate from an oncologist.

Day 3-5

Visa & logistics

Invitation letter, documents and booking for patient + attendant.

Arrival

Airport pickup

Meet-and-assist, transfer near hospital, same-day orientation.

Treatment

Care begins

Procedure per your plan with daily family updates.

Week 2-6

Recovery

Review, fly-home clearance and digital follow-up.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. Partner centres follow international protocols, with hospitals on NABH/JCI accreditation pathways, experienced oncologists, and dedicated international patient desks.

Many packages start around $8,500 USD, but final cost depends on stage, treatment and hospital. We share a written estimate after report review.

Most families receive an initial specialist opinion within 24-48 hours after sharing complete reports.

Usually yes. We guide invitation letters, hospital documentation, and visa steps for the patient and one attendant.

Yes - language support can be arranged for Arabic, French, and other languages on request.