Lung cancer problem
The Himalayan Times
30 November 2017
Lung
cancer problem
As the world is celebrating lung
cancer awareness month, the number of patients suffering from this killer
disease is alarmingly increasing in Nepal. This awareness program is observed
throughout the world in the month of November of every year. In Nepal, various programmes
are being observed to raise awareness about this dreadful non-communicable
disease for long. However, it does not seem that the government and its
concerned authorities have been able to reach out to all of its citizens. May be,
the awareness programme that they are running do not seem to be adequate
looking at the increasing number of patients in Nepal.
According to data provided by
Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, more than 30 patients are found to be visiting it
each month for treatment of this disease. Last year, 417 people were diagnosed
with lung cancer as reported in “Quit smoking, avoid dust, say doctors” (THT,
November 28, Page 2). Cancer is seen in its later stage which has been the
major problem for the doctors to treat the patients on time. If this can be
diagnosed in an early stage, the chances of its successful treatment and
survival of the patient will be very high. However, the lack of awareness about
this disease and carelessness of the people about their health have been one of
the major reasons for untimely death of the patients.
Smoking, dust and pollution are
some of factors which can cause lung cancer. Combustion of fuels such as cow
dung and wood are also other factors for causing lung cancer. Regular exposure
to the dust can cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Rai
Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj.
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