by Surbhi Khatri | May 30, 2026 | Dr. Amol bhanushali
Lung symptoms can be confusing. A persistent cough may seem minor. Breathlessness may feel like fatigue. Yet lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, with about 2.5 million new cases and 1.8 million deaths in 2022. That is why the first doctor...
by Surbhi Khatri | May 27, 2026 | lung surgeon
Summary A lung “spot” on CT is often a nodule, not a tumour. In most routine cases, a pulmonologist is the first specialist. If the report looks suspicious, a thoracic surgeon may be next. Large, growing, or very suspicious nodules often need faster workup. In Mumbai,...
by Surbhi Khatri | May 18, 2026 | lung surgeon
If you have been told you have stage 2 lung cancer, the next question is often simple and frightening. Can it be removed? Lung cancer remained the leading cause of cancer death worldwide in 2022, with about 2.5 million new cases and 1.8 million deaths, so early,...
by Surbhi Khatri | May 12, 2026 | Thoracic Surgery
Lung and chest problems can move quickly from fear to urgency. According to the World Health Organization, lung cancer caused about 1.8 million deaths in 2022, which is why early specialist care matters. Many people start with a chest physician. That is sensible for...
by Surbhi Khatri | Feb 10, 2026 | Thoracic Surgery
When it comes to chest diseases, the quality of treatment administered is not only restricted to the doctor, but also the ecosystem in which the patient receives the treatment. Thoracic conditions tend to be complicated because the organs involved, such as lungs,...
