A cough that lingers. Breath that feels shorter than usual. Most people brush it off – dust, weather, maybe a mild infection. That’s common across the UAE. But here’s the uncomfortable part: some lung cancer symptoms begin exactly like that – quiet, almost forgettable.

Search online for cancer treatment myths, and you’ll find a confusing mix of fear, half-truths, and outdated beliefs. Some of these ideas are so deeply ingrained that patients walk into consultations already anxious – sometimes even resistant to proven care.