Abstract
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death in men, and the second most common one in women. The primary cause remains tobacco smoking, but there is an ongoing association with air pollution and specific carcinogens including radon, asbestos and coal fumes. The outcomes remain poor with fewer than one-in-five patients surviving 5 years after diagnosis. Lung cancer presents in several different ways; early recognition and diagnosis is essential to improve outcomes. Much of the work in general practice with patients who are suffering from lung cancer involves palliative care, and by managing patients well, GPs can have a big impact on patients’ last days of life.
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