{"id":1085,"date":"2025-12-15T11:12:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dralperfindikcioglu.com\/?page_id=1085"},"modified":"2026-03-06T10:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:45:17","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dralperfindikcioglu.com\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1999801727\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-1509110743\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1509110743 {\n  padding-top: 10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n  <div id=\"page-header-504264334\" class=\"page-header-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"page-title dark simple-title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"page-title-inner container align-center text-center flex-row-col medium-flex-wrap\" >\n              <div class=\"title-wrapper flex-col\">\n          <h1 class=\"entry-title mb-0\">\n            Frequently Asked Questions          <\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"title-content flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"title-breadcrumbs pb-half pt-half\"><\/div>      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n       <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1999801727 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n  background-color: #3c338e;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_16650624\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-926227388\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-210971810\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2021840303\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2021840303-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-lung-cancer-genetic-or-does-it-develop-due-to-environmental-factors?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2021840303-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is lung cancer genetic or does it develop due to environmental factors?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2021840303-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2021840303-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Lung cancer can develop due to both genetic predisposition and environmental factors. While smoking is the most important risk factor, individuals with a family history have a higher risk of developing the disease.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3353696121\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3353696121-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-why-is-lung-cancer-seen-in-non-smokers?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3353696121-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Why is lung cancer seen in non-smokers?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3353696121-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3353696121-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Passive smoking, air pollution, radon gas exposure, genetic mutations, and occupational chemical exposure can also cause lung cancer to develop in non-smokers.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1756294987\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1756294987-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-does-lung-cancer-progress-differently-in-women?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1756294987-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Does lung cancer progress differently in women?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1756294987-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1756294987-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Yes. Adenocarcinoma type is seen more frequently in women, and the disease is often diagnosed at an earlier stage. It is also thought that hormonal factors may affect the biology of the disease.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-182803012\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-182803012-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-lung-cancer-seen-at-a-young-age?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-182803012-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is lung cancer seen at a young age?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-182803012-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-182803012-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Although rare, lung cancer can also be seen in individuals under the age of 40. In this age group, genetic predisposition and environmental exposures are more prominent.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4162339965\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4162339965-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-which-tests-are-used-for-the-diagnosis-of-lung-cancer?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4162339965-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Which tests are used for the diagnosis of lung cancer?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4162339965-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4162339965-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Computed tomography (CT), PET-CT, bronchoscopy, and biopsy are the most commonly used diagnostic methods. These tests make it possible to determine the type, spread, and stage of the tumor.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-510637243\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-510637243-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-why-does-early-diagnosis-save-lives-in-lung-cancer?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-510637243-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Why does early diagnosis save lives in lung cancer?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-510637243-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-510637243-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>In lung cancers detected at an early stage, the chance of surgical treatment is high and survival rates increase significantly. For this reason, screening is of great importance in individuals in the risk group.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1947263321\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1947263321-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-at-which-stage-can-lung-cancer-be-operated-on?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1947263321-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>At which stage can lung cancer be operated on?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1947263321-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1947263321-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Surgery can generally be performed in stage 1 and stage 2 patients. In selected stage 3 patients, surgery may also be considered after multidisciplinary evaluation.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-552197036\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-552197036-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-happens-when-lung-cancer-metastasizes?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-552197036-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What happens when lung cancer metastasizes?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-552197036-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-552197036-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>In the case of metastasis, the disease has spread to other organs of the body. Treatment is mostly carried out with systemic methods such as chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-10446211\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-10446211-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-does-lung-cancer-always-respond-to-chemotherapy?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-10446211-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Does lung cancer always respond to chemotherapy?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-10446211-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-10446211-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>No. The response to chemotherapy depends on the type of tumor, its genetic characteristics, and the patient&#8217;s general health condition. Some tumors may be resistant to chemotherapy.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2106310043\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2106310043-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-lung-cancer-be-completely-cured-with-immunotherapy?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2106310043-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can lung cancer be completely cured with immunotherapy?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2106310043-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2106310043-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Long-term remission can be achieved in some patients, but complete recovery is not possible in every patient. Immunotherapy is especially effective in tumors with certain biological characteristics.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3611912587\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3611912587-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-long-do-patients-with-lung-cancer-live?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3611912587-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How long do patients with lung cancer live?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3611912587-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3611912587-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Life expectancy depends on the stage, the type of tumor, and the response to treatment. In patients diagnosed at an early stage, 5-year survival rates can reach up to 60%.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-865656793\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-865656793-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-lung-cancer-recur?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-865656793-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can lung cancer recur?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-865656793-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-865656793-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Yes. There is a risk of recurrence after treatment. Therefore, regular doctor check-ups and imaging follow-ups are of vital importance.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2932986397\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2932986397-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-someone-with-lung-cancer-continue-working?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2932986397-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can someone with lung cancer continue working?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2932986397-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2932986397-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Depending on the stage of the disease and the treatments applied, some patients may continue their working life. This situation must definitely be planned with a physician&#8217;s evaluation.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1393783007\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1393783007-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-lifestyle-changes-are-recommended-after-lung-cancer-treatment?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1393783007-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What lifestyle changes are recommended after lung cancer treatment?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1393783007-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1393783007-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Completely quitting smoking, regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and keeping stress under control both improve quality of life and reduce the risk of recurrence.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4235281162\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4235281162-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-when-does-pain-occur-in-lung-cancer?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4235281162-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>When does pain occur in lung cancer?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4235281162-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4235281162-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Pain usually occurs in advanced stages when the tumor spreads to the chest wall or nerve tissues. This condition can be brought under control with appropriate pain treatments.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2900520676\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2900520676-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-does-lung-cancer-affect-patients-aesthetically?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2900520676-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How does lung cancer affect patients aesthetically?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2900520676-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2900520676-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Scars formed after surgery or weight loss may cause aesthetic concerns. Psychological support helps this process to be managed more healthily.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3715113991\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3715113991-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-should-nutrition-be-in-patients-with-lung-cancer?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3715113991-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How should nutrition be in patients with lung cancer?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3715113991-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3715113991-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>A balanced diet rich in protein and energy is recommended. Support from a nutrition specialist is very beneficial in patients with loss of appetite.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2791290297\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2791290297-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-psychological-support-necessary-in-patients-with-lung-cancer?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2791290297-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is psychological support necessary in patients with lung cancer?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2791290297-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2791290297-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Yes. Anxiety and depression are common. Psychological support increases the patient&#8217;s compliance with treatment and quality of life.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1033455627\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1033455627-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-does-someone-with-lung-cancer-gain-if-they-quit-smoking?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1033455627-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What does someone with lung cancer gain if they quit smoking?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1033455627-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1033455627-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Quitting smoking increases the response to treatment, slows the progression of the disease, and reduces the risk of developing a second cancer.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-537261597\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-537261597-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-should-relatives-support-patients-with-lung-cancer?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-537261597-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How should relatives support patients with lung cancer?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-537261597-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-537261597-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Emotional support, accompanying the treatment process, and providing correct information strengthen the patient&#8217;s morale. 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