Lung Cancer Warning: It’s Not Just Smoking | Dr. Rashmey Pun

Lung cancer is often connected only with smoking, but in Nepal, the risk is much wider. From secondhand smoke and air pollution to dust, chemical exposure, vaping, late diagnosis, and symptoms that can look similar to TB, there is a lot every Nepali family should understand. In this episode of Let’s Learn with Sonna Amatya, Clinical Oncologist Dr. Rashmey Pun explains lung cancer in simple, practical language. She talks about what lung cancer is, how it develops, who is at risk, early warning signs, screening, treatment possibilities, and why awareness is especially important in Nepal. This episode is for awareness and education only. For personal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, please consult a qualified doctor. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction with Dr. Rashmey Pun 00:35 What is lung cancer? 01:56 Major risk factors: smoking, secondhand smoke & pollution 03:37 Types of lung cancer 04:06 Lung cancer stages explained 06:03 Who is at higher risk? 08:32 Chest infection, chronic cough & lung risk 12:00 Why cigarette warnings matter 12:39 Nicotine vs cancer-causing chemicals 14:48 Secondhand smoke and family risk 15:53 Vaping among youngsters 18:09 When symptoms last more than a month 18:23 Early warning signs of lung cancer 19:08 Why lung cancer symptoms can be confused with TB 23:15 Screening and early detection 24:00 Is there a lung cancer screening program in Nepal? 27:00 Why many patients reach doctors late 30:00 Can early detection improve treatment chances? 30:39 How to reduce lung cancer risk 32:54 Lifestyle, alcohol, diet and health checkups 33:52 Does quitting smoking reduce risk? 36:12 Can lung cancer be treated or cured? 42:15 Community awareness and No Tobacco Day 45:00 Policy, public smoking and youth exposure 48:00 Influence of media, influencers and smoking culture 51:00 Where to get reliable cancer information 53:40 Final advice: quit smoking 54:00 Closing remarks