Who should undergo lung cancer screening?

People with a history of smoking, especially those who have smoked for 15-20 years, and are 55 years or older, should consider undergoing lung cancer screening to detect the disease in its early stages.

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Doctor Information

Name: Sangeeta Medhi MPT

Specialization: Physical Therapy

Experience: 9+ years

City: Not Specified

About Dr:

Dr. Sangeeta Medhi (PT), lead physiotherapist at the Association of People with Disability, spearheaded the innovative "Rehab on Wheels" project, delivering affordable rehabilitation services to rural Karnataka. Over 18 months, she developed a comprehensive SOP for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, extending care to all age groups.

Driven by compassion, she also launched a community-based cardiac rehab and pain unit for those unable to afford care. With over 4,500 patients served and an 85% satisfaction rate, her groundbreaking work was recognized by Bridgestone India in 2024 for improving mobility and access to healthcare for underserved communities.

Experiences:

Hospital: The Association Of People With Disability; Designation: Senio Physiotherapist; Location: Bangalore; From: 1/25/2017; To: 12/25/2024; Certificate: 1735110514101-Group 21.png;

Educations:

Degree: Master In Physiotherapy; College: Sikkim Manipal; Location: Sikkim; From: 2011; To: 2016; Certificate: 1735110411565-eac42cabf39c21cf858e5f844efc4a0522.png;

Registrations:

Council: Indian Associatian of Physiotherapy; Registration No: 903489; Year: 2016;

FAQ Highlights

Q: What are the symptoms of lung cancer?

A: One of the symptoms of lung cancer is coughing up blood, but there is a way to detect lung cancer in its initial stage, which is through screening.

Q: What is the purpose of lung cancer screening?

A: The purpose of lung cancer screening is to detect lung cancer before any symptoms or complications arise, and to diagnose and treat it in its early stages.