ABOUT

Lung cancer incidence is rising in India and world- wide. Despite early detection the overall outcome for lung cancer has not changed much over the years. The need is therefore to look into the causes of this cancer so that preventive measures can be adopted at the community level. Tobacco smoking remains the single most important risk factor for development of lung cancer especially in males. Limited Indian studies have also shown tobacco smoking as the leading cause, though other factors which have come into focus lately are the role of indoor and outdoor air pollution, micro-nutrients in diet and the occupational exposures. Lung cancer in this aspect can be labeled as a preventable disease.

The Indian Society for Study of Lung Cancer is committed to bring together dedicated physicians, oncologists, public health workers, social activists and volunteers to a common platform to fight the increasing menace of lung cancer in India. We have made a modest beginning and we dream of building a powerful society that can make an impact at the community and administrative level, besides providing holistic support to patients of lung cancer.The ISSLC is focused on preventing lung cancer by promoting research, education, co-operation and mutual understanding among all those interested in this area. We have just begun with the ISSLC. The society is still in its infancy. The major tasks are fundraising and membership.