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Lung Cancer Basics

Lung Cancer Basics

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Lung cancer assessment: Should you see a doctor for the symptoms you're experiencing?

Check a Symptom

Lung cancer (or carcinoma) is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in both men and women. Use this tool to check a symptom that you or a loved one is experiencing by clicking on the affected body part. The symptom checker allows you to search by gender, and by adult or child.

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Lung Cancer: An Overview

Prevention and Treatment
Even better than treating lung cancer is preventing lung cancer in the first place. Quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke.
Complications
COPD and lung cancer go hand in hand. Most COPD cases are caused by smoking. If you are a current smoker or former smoker you may be at risk.
Diagnosis
You know your cough is more than the common cold, and your doctor does too. What’s next? Learn here next steps and possible outcomes.
Causes
While most lung cancers are directly related to cigarette smoking or other tobacco exposure, there are other causes associated with this disease.

Coping with Lung Cancer

Are you one of the 170,000 Americans diagnosed with lung cancer this year?
You're not alone. Watch this video on how you can target lung cancer before it's too late.

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