
Aug 4, 2026
✦Hindustan Times
50% lung cancer cases in India are in non-smokers: Leading oncologist explains what actually happens after a diagnosis
Up to 50 percent of lung cancer cases in India occur in people who never smoked. Dr. Manish Singhal said, "A lung cancer diagnosis is one of the hardest pieces of news a person can receive." Pollution and genetics drive this trend, which often affects younger people and women across India.