Lung Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Lung cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers, and getting a timely, accurate diagnosis matters as much as the treatment itself. It develops when cells in the lung begin growing and dividing in an uncontrolled way, forming a tumour that can affect breathing and, if untreated, spread to other organs. Not all lung cancers behave the same way. Some progress slowly, others move fast, which is why correct classification early on shapes the whole treatment path. At CritiCare Asia Hospitals, our team provides lung cancer treatment in Andheri East, Mumbai, with consultations and diagnostic workup coordinated to avoid unnecessary repeat visits.
Symptoms of Lung Cancer
Early lung cancer often causes no symptoms at all, which is one reason it's frequently found late. When symptoms do appear, they can include:
A persistent cough that gets worse over time
Coughing up blood (haemoptysis), meaning blood mixed with sputum or mucus
Chest pain or discomfort, especially when breathing
Shortness of breath or wheezing
A hoarse voice that doesn't go away
Unexplained weight loss and tiredness
Chest infections that keep coming back
If cancer has spread beyond the lungs, it can also cause bone pain or nervous-system symptoms such as headaches and weakness, depending on where it has travelled.
Types of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is broadly divided into two types, and the distinction shapes nearly every treatment decision that follows.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) accounts for around 85% of cases and includes a few subtypes:
Adenocarcinoma
the most common subtype, usually found in the outer part of the lung, and the type most often seen in non-smokers.Squamous cell carcinoma
develops closer to the central airways and is strongly linked to smoking.Large cell carcinoma
less common, but tends to grow and spread faster than other NSCLC subtypes.
Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) makes up the remaining 10 to 15% of cases. It grows faster, spreads earlier, and is almost always linked to a heavy smoking history. Because it's often found at a more advanced stage, treatment strategy differs from NSCLC from the outset. Our lung cancer specialists in Andheri East can confirm the type and stage quickly through coordinated testing.
Risk Factors of Lung Cancer
Smoking is by far the biggest risk factor, both active smoking and long-term exposure to someone else's smoke. Other things that raise risk include radon gas in homes, asbestos exposure at work, and long-term air pollution. A family history of lung cancer, previous chest radiation, and conditions such as COPD or pulmonary fibrosis add to the risk as well.
Screening of Lung Cancer
For high-risk individuals, typically long-term heavy smokers over 50, low-dose CT screening can be arranged efficiently, often alongside a same-visit consultation, to detect suspicious nodules before symptoms appear. Speak to our oncologists at our lung cancer hospital in Andheri East to understand your screening options.
How is Lung Cancer Diagnosed?
Diagnosis usually begins with imaging, followed by tissue confirmation. Common tests include bronchoscopy, CT-guided biopsy for nodules near the edge of the lung, and PET-CT to assess how far disease has spread. Where possible, imaging and initial biopsy planning are coordinated within a single visit to reduce time away from work. For NSCLC, biomarker testing, checking markers such as EGFR, ALK, and PD-L1, is a standard part of the workup, since results determine whether a patient qualifies for targeted therapy or immunotherapy.
Treatment Options for Lung Cancer
Treatment depends on the type of cancer, its stage, and the biomarker results from diagnosis.
Surgery
removing part or all of the lung (lobectomy or pneumonectomy) for cancer that hasn't spread, using minimally invasive techniques such as VATS where suitable.Radiation therapy
used alone or with other treatments, especially for tumours that aren't suitable for surgery.Chemotherapy
medicines that treat cancer cells throughout the body, central to SCLC treatment and used for NSCLC when surgery isn't an option.Targeted therapy
medicines matched to specific genetic changes found through biomarker testing.Immunotherapy
treatment that helps the body's own immune system fight cancer cells, guided by PD-L1 test results.
Speak to our surgical oncology team to understand if lung cancer surgery in Andheri East is right for you.
Preventive Care for Lung Cancer
Quitting smoking is the single most effective step, along with avoiding secondhand smoke.
Testing homes and workplaces for radon, the leading risk factor after smoking.
Using protective measures in jobs with asbestos or other industrial exposure.
Limiting long-term exposure to air pollution where possible.
Lung Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
A lung cancer diagnosis is not something to leave waiting on, so consultations, imaging, and biopsy planning at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East, are scheduled with minimal delay between each step. Diagnosis combines imaging, biopsy, and biomarker testing to establish both the stage of disease and its underlying biology, which then guides whether surgery, radiation, targeted therapy, or a combination is the right approach. Our oncology team works through each option with the patient, weighing treatment intensity against overall health and lung function, so the plan fits the individual rather than a generic protocol. If you have persistent respiratory symptoms or risk factors that need evaluation, speak with our team about screening and next steps.