For most of the last century, a diagnosis of lung cancer was often regarded as a death sentence. As an oncologist, I have witnessed dramatic changes over the past two decades, particularly in the last five years. Long-term survival in patients with advanced lung cancer, once virtually unheard of, is no longer rare. This progress reflects remarkable advances in medical science.Yet these breakthroughs currently benefit only a small proportion of patients, and access remains limited for many others. Amid the excitement surrounding new drugs and technologies, we sometimes overlook a fundamental reality: most lung cancers, particularly in India, are diagnosed…