Dr. Patel discusses World Lung Cancer Day, symptoms that can point to lung cancer

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Dr. Ravi Patel, from the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center, joined 17 News at Sunrise to talk about World Lung Cancer Day.

Lung cancer is a cancer by which many people are affected, in fact, one in five cancer deaths in the U.S. are caused by lung cancer.

Buck Owens’ would have have turned 95 today

The best way to detect lung cancer early is to do a LOTOS CT scan. The LOTOS CT scan is none invasive; results are precise in detecting cancer in the lungs or other cancers

If symptoms such as coughing, discomfort, or pain become frequent, it is a good idea to check your health status.

Never miss a story: Make KGET.com your homepage

Watch the full segment in the video player above to learn more.

Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KGET 17.

This story was originally published here.

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS