Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths globally, surpassing breast cancer among women, with a projected 157,300 deaths in the U.S. in 2010. Survival rates are significantly higher for early-stage diagnosis at about 49%, compared to only 2% for metastatic cases. Dr. Anil Potti, a notable oncologist, is recognized for his contributions to lung cancer care and research, earning multiple prestigious awards for his work.

2. Lung cancer is one of the major causes of death in women and men across the world. This disease has surpassed breast cancer as the main cause of cancer deaths in women. According to recent studies, 157,300 people were projected to die from lung cancer in the United States in 2010. This number is more than the number of deaths caused due to colon and rectal, breast, and prostate cancer combined.

3. The study also shows that only around 2% of patients, who were diagnosed with lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, have survived five years after the diagnosis. The survival rates for lung cancers that are diagnosed at the earliest stage are much higher, with about 49% patients surviving for five years or longer.

4. Cancer mainly occurs when normal cells undergo a change that results in their abnormal growth and multiplication. These cells then form a mass or tumor which is different from the surrounding tissues from which it arises. This tumor is dangerous as it takes oxygen, nutrients, and space from healthy cells and also because it invades and destroys or reduces the ability of normal tissues to function efficiently.

5. Most of the lung tumors are highly risky as they invade and destroy the healthy tissues around them and can also spread throughout the body. These tumors mainly spread to the nearby lymph nodes and in some cases, through the bloodstream to other organs. The process through which tumors spread in the body is called metastasis. In cases when lung cancer metastasizes, the tumor present in the lung is called the primary tumor, while that in the other parts of the body are called secondary tumors or metastatic tumors.

6. Symptoms Of Lung Cancer • Haemoptysis or coughing up blood • Persistent cough • Chest pain • Loss of appetite • Loss of weight • Recurring bronchitis or pneumonia

7. Dr. Anil Potti is a renowned clinician and Medical Oncologist based in the United States. He has gained popularity for providing thorough care and dependable services to patients suffering from lung cancer. Over the years, Dr. Anil Potti has been able to gain a huge reputation owing to his thorough efforts and reliable services.

8. He has been honored with numerous prestigious awards like Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award – Medical Students, Outstanding Teacher Award – Internal Medicine Residents, Robert Silber Research Prize, ASCO Merit Award, AACR Translational Research Excellence Award, Burroughs Welcome Physician Award, Joseph Greenfield Mentoring Award – Duke IM residents and more.

9. Dr. Anil Potti has contributed significantly in numerous developed programs in lung cancer. Apart from being a reputed clinician, he is a keen humanitarian who donates his time and money to the local school and the local church, on a regular basis.

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