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1. Thoracic Cancer Treatment In Pune
What is Thoracic cancer?
Thoracic cancer refers to any cancer found in the glands, organs, or structures of your
thoracic cavity, or chest. Thoracic cancer includes cancers such as lung cancer and
esophageal cancer, as well as less common cancers such as thymus cancer and
pleural cancer. For Thoracic Cancer Treatment In Pune, Dr. Lalit Banswal is here to
support you through your journey with thoracic cancer. Consult Dr. Lalit Banswal today
to set up a personalized treatment plan.
Symptoms of Thoracic Cancer:
Thoracic cancer symptoms may vary based on the specific cancer type and the tissue
it affects. Thoracic cancer is more difficult to diagnose until it is at an advanced stage
as in the early stages, there are often no symptoms.
• A new cough that gets worse.
• Changes in a smoker’s cough or chronic cough
• Chest pain that deepens with deep breathing, laughing, or coughing.
• Coughing up blood or rust-colored or bloody mucus

2. • Fatigue
• Heartburn, indigestion, or vomiting
• Hoarseness
• Shortness of breath or wheezing
• Unintentional weight loss
• Loss of appetite
• Weakness
Symptoms of thoracic cancer are also common in other conditions. If you notice one
or more doesn’t mean that you have cancer. Some people are also diagnosed without
seeing any symptoms at all. For Thoracic Cancer Treatment In Pune, meet Dr. Lalit
Banswal who is the best thoracic cancer specialist.
Causes of Thoracic Cancer:
Cancer occurs after accumulated damage to cellular DNA. When genes are damaged,
they may mutate. Abnormal cell growth can spread through the body due to these
mutations. Thoracic cancers occur due to abnormal growth happens in the chest
cavity. Health professionals don’t fully understand the cause of any cancer, including
thoracic cancer.
Causes may include:
• Biological factors
– genes
– age
– hormones
• exposure to sunlight radiation
• exposure to cancer-causing substances
– asbestos and radioactive materials
• lifestyle factors
– diet
– Body Weight
– smoking
Smoking causes 90% of lung cancer cases and also increases the risk of esophageal
cancer.
Types of Thoracic Cancer:
Thoracic cancer includes all cancers in the chest cavity, including lung cancers, thymic
cancers, and tracheal (windpipe) cancers. Lung cancers are the most common type
of thoracic cancer.

3. The most common lung cancers are:
• Non-small cell lung cancer: Approximately 80-85 percent of lung cancers are
non-small cell lung cancers. This includes adenocarcinoma which is a type of
cancer beginning in the mucus-secreting cells in the lungs, squamous cell
carcinoma (a type of cancer starting in the lung’s lining cells), and large cell
carcinoma (this can begin in any part of the lung).
• Small-cell lung cancer: About 10-15 percent of lung cancers are small-cell
cancers. This cancer can form anywhere in the lung and grows quickly, making
it easier to treat but also it is more likely to return over time.
• Mesothelioma: It begins in the peritoneum, pleura, or other lining tissues in the
abdominal cavity. Thymoma (also called thymic malignancy): The thymus is a
small organ in the chest that sits under the breastbone and regulates the lymph
system (the lymph system makes white blood cells). Cancers that appear in the
thymus are called thymomas or thymic malignancies.
Other cancers: Pancreatic cancer, Breast cancer, and some other cancers originating
elsewhere in the body can sometimes metastasize to the lungs or other organs in the
chest cavity, which causes thoracic cancer.
Risk Factors of Thoracic Cancer:
The most important risk factor for thoracic cancer is smoking. Almost all lung cancers
occur in people who currently smoke or previously had a habit of smoking. Small-cell
lung cancer rarely occurs in people who never smoked. The more time you spend on
smoking, and the more cigarettes you smoke, the higher your risk. Being around
smokers also raises your risk. This “second-hand” smoke also causes hundreds of
cases of thoracic cancer.
Other common risk factors include:
• Exposure to radiation and radioactive materials: exposure to radon, previous
treatment for other cancers, and excessive UV radiation increase the chances
of thoracic cancer
• Workplace exposures: working with asbestos increases the likelihood of lung
cancer
• Exposure to other carcinogens: heavy metals like beryllium, arsenic and
cadmium are also carcinogenic, as are coal, silica, air pollution, and diesel
fumes
• Family history of lung cancer
There are still steps you can take to lower your risk, such
as:

4. • No smoking- Avoiding cigarettes and tobacco products is the best way to lower
the risk of thoracic cancers.
• Using proper protective gear- Using a mask or other approved protective
equipment to avoid inhaling coal dust, silica, or other known carcinogens can
lower your risk.
• Reducing your exposure to toxic substances.
• Maintaining your overall health by following healthy diet habits and regular
exercise.
• Following regular physical tests.
Stages of Thoracic Cancer:
Cancer stages help to plan the way of treatment. At an early stage cancer’s chance of
successful treatment is higher. Regular screening can help to detect it at an early
stage. Dr. Lalit Banswal, Lung Cancer Specialist in Undri Pune will guide & help you
through all the stages.
Non-small-cell lung cancer stages :
• Initial Stage: Cancer has not spread into your lung tissues or outside your lungs
but a very small tumor is formed.
• Stage 1: Cancer is detected in the lung, but it is not in your lymph node.
• Stage 2: Cancer is detected in the lung and may have spread to your lymph
node.
• Stage 3: Cancer is in the lung and lymph nodes and may have spread to the
middle of the chest.
• Stage 4: Cancer has spread in your both lungs, and may have spread to
different organs like bones, liver, brain, etc.
Tests available to diagnose the cancer:
Examining your signs & symptoms Dr. Lalit Banswal may suggest some tests for an
accurate diagnosis & to provide Best Thoracic Cancer Treatment In Pune.
These tests may include:
• Imaging Test
• Chest X-Ray
• Sputum cytology
• Thoracentesis
• Needle biopsy
• Core biopsy
• Bronchoscopy
• Blood Tests
• Computed Tomography ie. CT-Scan
• Positron Emission Tomography ie. PET Scan

5. • Fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy
• Transtracheal FNA or transbronchial FNA
• Transthoracic needle biopsy
Treatment options:
Thoracic cancer is curable and the cure rate is almost 80%-90% for patients who have
early-stage cancer but the cure rate falls dramatically as it moves to a more advanced
stage.
Screening for lung cancer can save lives.
Various treatment options can be used like surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy,
targeted therapy, or a combination of these treatments.
1) Surgery:
Surgery is an essential phase of treatment for Thoracic Cancer. It is generally useful
when the cancer is limited to the lungs. Surgery is also operated to take out extra
cancerous tissue after chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Lung Cancer Specialist
in Undri Pune Dr. Lalit Banswal plans the treatment as per the patient’s level of disease.
The most typical surgical procedures are:
1)Thoracotomy: In thoracotomy, a cut is made between the ribs to reach and see the
lungs or other organs in the chest or thorax.
2)Minimally invasive surgery: This involves the use of a camera and instruments to
access the lung through small incisions between the ribs.
3)Wedge resection: It is performed to remove a small part of the lung that contains the
tumor along with an edge of healthy tissue
4)Segmental resection: It is performed to remove a larger part of the lung, but not an
entire lobe.
5)Lobectomy: It is executed to remove the whole lobe of one lung
6)Pneumonectomy: It is performed to remove a whole lung.
2) Radiation Therapy:
Thoracic radiation therapy treatment is given to cure patients whose lung cancers can
not be removed with surgery. It is a type of cancer treatment that is directed at the
chest, heart, and torso regions. Using advanced technologies, powerful doses of
radiation can be produced directly into the tumor with excellent precision. Dr. Lalit
Banswal is a Thoracic Cancer Specialist In Undri Pune, who plans a personalized
radiation treatment program for every patient.
Thoracic radiation therapy can also cause side effects that can impact the quality of
life but Dr. Lalit Banswal with his immense knowledge & experience helps to treat the
patients with few or no side effects.
3) Chemotherapy:
Chemotherapy is usually used after surgery to kill any cancer cells that may survive.
Two chemo drugs with the combination are often used to treat lung cancer in its early
stage. Chemotherapy may also be used to reduce pain and other signs and also may
be used before surgery to shorten cancers and remove them easily. It can also be used

6. with radiation therapy. With advanced technology and experience, our specialist Dr.
Lalit Banswal treats Thoracic Cancer very effectively.
4)Proton therapy
Proton therapy is extremely helpful for lung cancer treatment; our specialist Dr. Lalit
Banswal, Lung Cancer Specialist in Undri Pune can deliver very precise and highly
effective doses of protons to the exact spot of lung cancer. With very minimal exposure
to healthy bone marrow and lung tissue, there is a much less chance of lung injury.
5)Targeted Therapy
Targeted therapy is a treatment that targets cancer’s specific proteins, genes, or the
tissue that contributes to cancer survival and growth.
Many targeted therapy drugs are utilized to treat lung cancer, though most are
dedicated to people with chronic cancer.
Sometimes when chemotherapy doesn’t work, targeted therapy work differently, Our
Lung Cancer expert Dr. Lalit Banswal uses targeted drugs that are most often for
advanced lung cancers, sometimes along with chemo as per the need of the
treatment. It significantly enhances patient outcomes and quality of life. It is successful
in up to 80% of cases.
6)Stereotactic body radiation therapy
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a technique that delivers precise doses
of targeted radiation to a tumor. This allows the treatment of small or medium-sized
tumors in single or limited doses.
7)Intensity-modulated radiation therapy(IMRT)
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) can improve the therapeutic dose ratio
with an advanced treatment delivery technique. This treatment is mostly used for non-
small cell lung cancer.
IMRT uses advanced techniques to decide and deliver variable portions of radiation
directly to the tumor.
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) is used for some people with lung cancer
which is a specialized form of IMRT.
For Best Thoracic Cancer Treatment In Pune, book an appointment with Dr. Lalit
Banswal, to get expert advice & guidance through all stages of your cancer treatment.
Why choose Dr. Lalit Banswal for Thoracic
cancer treatment in Pune?
• We Deliver compassionate care: At Precision Plus Super-Speciality Hospital we
offer best thoracic cancer treatment in Pune with a caring approach toward
patients.
• Patient-centered approach: We deliver the services with a patient-centered
approach which are effective, timely & safe.
• Advanced treatments for thoracic cancer: Dr. Lalit Banswal is an
experienced thoracic cancer specialist in Undri, Pune, he is well trained in
advanced treatments in thoracic cancer surgery.

7. Precision Plus Super-Speciality Hospital is well-versed with advanced equipment to
treat all types of thoracic cancers and deliver advanced, cost-effective, efficient &
quality treatments.