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Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it accounts for nearly 1.8 million deaths annually, surpassing colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. While smoking continues to be the primary cause, rising exposure to air pollution, both indoor and outdoor, has intensified global concern.

In India, lung cancer contributes to 5.9% of all cancer cases and 8.1% of all cancer-related deaths. The National Cancer Registry Programme had projected an alarming increase in cases from 61,219 in 2015 to over 81,000 by 2025. What makes this particularly worrying is that most lung cancers are detected only after they have advanced, limiting treatment options.

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