Lung Cancer: No Longer Just a Smoker's Disease in India, Says Dr. Rajpurohit

• Lung cancer is a major public health crisis in India, with cases projected to rise to over 81,000 by 2025.
• Increasingly, non-smokers, women, and younger adults (30s-40s) are being diagnosed, challenging traditional assumptions.
• Environmental factors like air pollution (PM2.5) and indoor biomass smoke are primary drivers, especially in urban areas.
• Challenges include late diagnosis, uneven access to molecular testing, and resource limitations in oncology infrastructure.
• Precision oncology, immunotherapy, and patient-centric care, including subcutaneous administration, are crucial for better outcomes and quality of life.