Dr.Belal Bin Asaf - Thoracic, Thoracoscopic & Robotic Surgeon

28/09/2026

Early lung cancer can be completely silent. And the same symptoms (cough, chest discomfort, breathlessness) can appear in both early and advanced disease. How bad a symptom feels doesn’t tell us the stage.

The safest approach is simple. Don’t ignore:
🔹 A cough that persists or changes
🔹 Blood in the sputum
🔹 Repeated chest infections
🔹 Unexplained weight loss
🔹 New breathlessness

Most of the time, these have non-cancerous causes. But timely evaluation matters, and it’s how cancers get caught early.

📌 Save this post and share it with someone who should know these warning signs.

Dr Belal Bin Asaf
Thoracic Surgeon | Medanta, Noida

ThoracicSurgery ChestHealth CancerAwareness LungHealth

23/09/2026

When it comes to lung cancer screening, Western protocols like the US National Lung Cancer Screening Trial typically focus on heavy smokers aged 50–80. But applying these strict criteria in India means missing a significant portion of at-risk individuals.

In India, thoracic specialists are increasingly observing lung cancer in non-smokers, younger individuals, and women. In his recent insightful discussion, Dr. Belal Bin Asaf (Director, Institute of Chest Surgery, Medanta Hospital, Noida) breaks down the Indian-specific risk factors that call for Low-Dose CT (LDCT) Screening.

🎥 Watch the full video to understand the nuances of lung health and screening: https://youtu.be/SCaK1IjqKtM

IndiaHealthcare EarlyDetection

23/09/2026

When it comes to lung cancer screening, Western protocols like the US National Lung Cancer Screening Trial typically focus on heavy smokers aged 50–80. But applying these strict criteria in India means missing a significant portion of at-risk individuals.

In India, thoracic specialists are increasingly observing lung cancer in non-smokers, younger individuals, and women. In his recent insightful discussion, Dr. Belal Bin Asaf (Director, Institute of Chest Surgery, Medanta Hospital, Noida) breaks down the Indian-specific risk factors that call for Low-Dose CT (LDCT) Screening.

🎥 Watch the full video to understand the nuances of lung health and screening: https://youtu.be/SCaK1IjqKtM

Lung Cancer Screening किसे करानी चाहिए और Low Dose CT Scan की जरूरत...

22/09/2026

Lung resection refers to the surgical removal of a portion of the lung or an entire lung. While most commonly associated with malignancy, thoracic surgeons frequently perform resections for non-cancerous conditions when conservative medical treatments fail to resolve the underlying pathology or when there is an immediate risk to life.Swipe through to see when — and why — a thoracic surgeon might recommend removing part of the lung. →

💬 Dealing with a lung condition that isn’t responding to treatment? A consultation with a thoracic surgeon can help you understand your options.

PatientEducation HealthAwareness

17/09/2026

When is a persistent cough more than just a seasonal allergy? 🫁

In healthcare, delayed diagnosis is often one of the biggest hurdles to successful treatment—and this is especially true for lung cancer.

In the debut episode of "The Lung Lounge", Dr. Belal Bin Asaf (Thoracic Surgeon) sits down with Dr. Gyanendra Agarwal (Senior Director - Pulmonology & Critical Care, Max Hospital) to tackle a critical topic: Why we need to stop ignoring persistent respiratory symptoms.

📺 Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/W3zgMMrUg_0

Could a persistent cough, blood in your cough, or unexplained weigh...

15/09/2026

Thoracic cancers linked to smoking are largely preventable. If you smoke, quitting is the single most impactful step you can take for your lung and airway health. If you’ve smoked for years, don’t ignore persistent respiratory symptoms — early detection saves lives.

💬 Thinking about quitting? Speak to a doctor about resources and support available to you.

HealthEducation TobaccoFreeLife EarlyDetection

14/09/2026

Last call — prices go up on 15th September!

Register now for the Advanced VATS Masterclass at TESCON 2026 Noida, a dedicated VATS workshop for thoracic surgeons at the Annual Conference of the Thoracic Endoscopy Society.
📅 Friday, 2nd October 2026 📍 Medanta Superspecialty Hospital, Noida
Seats are limited — secure your spot before the price increases on September 15th.
📲 Scan the QR code in the poster to register, or reach out for queries: 9211231285

ThoracicEndoscopySociety SurgicalEducation RegisterNow

12/09/2026

Dr. Sabyasachi Bal, Chairman, Institute of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi, will be a panelist at the Advanced VATS Masterclass, part of TESCON 2026, the Annual Conference of the Thoracic Endoscopy Society. He will join the Panel Discussion and Video Challenge session, “What Would You Do Next?”.

📅 Friday, 2nd October 2026
📍 Medanta Superspecialty Hospital, Noida

Thoracic surgeons are invited to join this valuable learning exchange. Details in the poster — seats are limited.

PanelDiscussion

12/09/2026

Advanced VATS Masterclass, TESCON 2026 Noida

Dr. Rajinder Parshad, Thoracic and Foregut Surgeon, Professor of Surgery at AIIMS, Delhi, will be a featured speaker at the Advanced VATS Masterclass, part of TESCON 2026, the Annual Conference of the Thoracic Endoscopy Society. He will present on “Building a VATS Programme: Team, Equipment, Training and the Learning Curve”.

📅 Friday, 2nd October 2026
📍 Medanta Superspecialty Hospital, Noida

Thoracic surgeons are invited to join this valuable learning exchange. Details in the poster — seats are limited.

SurgicalEducation

12/09/2026

Dr. Amol Bhanushali, Thoracic and Chest Surgeon at Bhanushali Hospital, Centre for Lung Surgery, Thane, Maharashtra, will be a panelist at the Advanced VATS Masterclass, part of TESCON 2026, the Annual Conference of the Thoracic Endoscopy Society. He will present on “VATS Pneumonectomy: Hilar Control and Bailout Strategies.”

📅 Friday, 2nd October 2026
📍 Medanta Superspecialty Hospital, Noida

Thoracic surgeons are invited to join this valuable learning exchange. Details in the poster — seats are limited.

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