reasons and expectations for 2040

Many people believe that lungs’ cancer This is a disease that can only manifest itself elderly smokersand although most of diagnoses fits this profile, it is not exclusive.

According to the data provided the new National Lung Cancer Observatory, created by him Spanish Lung Cancer Group (GECP)increase lung cancer in young people and women.

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Andrea Reyes

Due to this GECP warns a 13.3% increase among cases detected in people aged 40 to 50 yearsand the most amazing thing is that some diagnoses have no connection with tobacco.

Given this panorama, a concern arises: causes of this increase lung cancer in spain and what experts think will happen when 2040 year.

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Catalina Champa

Lung Cancer Risk Factors: Tobacco is the Main Cause

In accordance with Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC)there are various risk factors associated with lung cancer. Without a doubt, tobacco is the main cause of this tumor, since between 80 and 90% of diagnoses corresponds Smokers.

Other reasons given AEKK are sexsince the prevalence of this disease three times higher in men than in women. elderly age (average age 65) is also a risk factor, as is family history (genetics).

Similarly, the impact radonworks related to asbestos And air pollutionare also risk factors for lungs’ cancer which indicates AEKK.

National Lung Cancer Observatory: The first national and unified database on this tumor

He National Lung Cancer Observatory This is the first national and unified database on this tumor. It was created GECP as a platform for analysis, study, reflection and dissemination of the reality of the tumor with the highest mortality and morbidity in Spain.

He National Lung Cancer Observatory includes data from variables Socio-demographic, clinical, molecular, genetic and treatment outcome data of patients treated in Spanish hospitals.

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Karla Arakelyan

In this frame Enric Carceneri, Coordinator of the Thoracic Tumors Unit of the ICO Badalona and Second Vice President of the Spanish Lung Cancer Group (GECP), warns with concern about the growth the number of cases of lung cancer in young people and women.

Specifically, Carcerium is postulated during the day”Real Lung Cancer Data: Key to the Next Decade“, increase in cases lung cancer in women (they already make up 1 in 4 patients) and young people from 40 to 50 years oldrepresenting 13.3% of the total number of diagnoses.

Although there are cases lungs’ cancer in people between 50 and 60 years old still prevail, with 30% of diagnosesWhat worries and surprises experts is that little by little this disease is showing itself growing trend V the youngest age group and in many cases unrelated to tobacco.

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Lung cancer X-ray in Spain: what will happen in 2040?

Second Vice President of GECP, Carcereniexplained during the day how current situation of lung cancer in spainAccording to the expert, here is some of the most resonant data:

• In 2023 it was 22,700 people died from lung cancerranking first in tumor mortality, according to data National Statistical Institute (INE).

• In 27,940 cases non-small cell lung cancer This is the main tumor of the chest. It is a type of tumor in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the lungs. Smoking is the main risk factor lungs’ cancer non-small cells, suggests National Cancer Institute.

• Other recorded data indicate that 70% of small cell lung cancer cases (the most aggressive form of lung cancer) are diagnosed only in the later stages.

With this data, the observatory realizes the importance not to normalize smoking and proposes an anti-smoking policy «a little bolder”.

He Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancerThis is evidenced by the recorded data:

• He 40.5% patients with lung cancer heavy smokers.

• He 46.5% patients with lung cancer ex-smokers.

• He 11.5% patients with lung cancer never smoked.

In short, the head of the medical oncology service at Dr. Balmis University Hospital, Bartomeu Massutidoes disappointing prognosis facing the future of Spain.

In accordance with Massuti, Lung cancer trend in Spain by 2040 will indicate an increase 34.7% morbidity and to 37% in mortality cases.

“He will die in the next 20-25 years. Half a million Spanish citizens due to lung cancer“warns a prestigious oncologist. To change this situation, it will be necessary to ensure more punitive anti-smoking policies. To be?

This information in no way replaces a diagnosis or a doctor’s prescription. It is important to consult a specialist when symptoms appear and never self-medicate.