Girish Desai Girish Desai Asked 6 months ago

How to test yourself for lung cancer?

My uncle passed away from lung cancer, and I've been a smoker for many years. I'm really anxious about it now. How can one test themselves or get screened for lung cancer?

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Gopal Krishnan Gopal Krishnan Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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Please keep a calm mind and do not panic. You cannot test this yourself at home. If you have any worries, please visit a good doctor who can guide you to get a proper chest X-ray or CT scan done safely.

Varsha Gokhale Varsha Gokhale Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haan na, thinking about such big illnesses is so scary. But please don't try to look for symptoms online and stress yourself. Go to a proper doctor and they will tell you if any scan is actually needed.

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Consult a pulmonologist

Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

There are absolutely no self-tests or apps that can detect lung cancer. It requires clinical screening like low-dose CT scans, especially for heavy smokers. If you are having chronic cough or breathing issues, book a consultation with a pulmonologist right away.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

For normal cough, we can take tulsi and honey at home, but for serious things like lung checkups, only a doctor can help. If you have persistent coughing with blood or severe chest pain, you must go to a hospital immediately.

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Arun Khanna Arun Khanna Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I used to cough a lot and worry, but it was just acid reflux from my spicy food cravings! However, you can't test for serious lung issues at home. Go to a proper physician, get your chest checked with a stethoscope, and let them guide you.

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