Structural & Vascular
Lung Malignancy
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and is most treatable when caught early. Dr. Shah specialises in the rapid and thorough evaluation of patients with suspected lung cancer, ensuring you get the right diagnosis quickly and are connected to the best treatment team for your situation.
Symptoms to Watch
- A new cough, or a noticeable change in a long-standing cough
- Coughing up blood
- Unexplained breathlessness
- Persistent chest pain or discomfort
- Recurring chest infections that do not fully clear
- Unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite
- Hoarseness of voice
- Swelling in the neck or face
How We Diagnose
- 1Chest X-ray and CT scan of the chest for initial detection and staging
- 2PET-CT scan to assess whether cancer has spread to other parts of the body
- 3Bronchoscopy to visualise the airways and take tissue biopsies directly
- 4CT-guided lung biopsy for tumours located in the outer (peripheral) lung
- 5Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) to sample lymph nodes without open surgery
- 6Molecular and genetic testing on biopsy tissue to identify targets for personalised therapy
Your Treatment Plan
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach with oncologists, thoracic surgeons, and radiologists
- Surgical resection for early-stage, operable tumours with curative intent
- Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy based on tumour type, stage, and genetics
- Radiation therapy for localised disease or to control symptoms
- Palliative care and symptom management for advanced disease
- Ongoing psychological support and clear communication throughout the journey
When to See a Doctor
If you have coughed up blood, have a cough lasting more than three weeks, or have unexplained weight loss — do not delay, see Dr. Shah promptly as early detection improves outcomes significantly.