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Lung Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is cancer?
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  2. What is lung cancer?
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  3. Are there different types of lung cancer?
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  4. How many people are expected to get lung cancer and die of the disease in 2008?
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  5. How does smoking affect lung cancer rates?
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  6. What is the main cause of lung cancer?
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  7. What are the risks of getting lung cancer if you are a smoker?
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  8. Can smoking cigars and pipes lead to lung cancer?
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  9. Can second-hand smoke cause a non-smoker to get lung cancer?
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  10. Does quitting smoking reduce the risk of other cancers?
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  11. Can exposure to radon lead to lung cancer?
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  12. Is there a risk of lung cancer from exposure to asbestos?
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  13. What are the possible signs of lung cancer?
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  14. What are the chances of developing a second lung cancer?
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  15. How does a doctor usually detect lung cancer?
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  16. Are there new ways to detect lung cancer before it starts to spread?
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  17. How does a doctor confirm that someone has lung cancer?
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  18. How does a doctor determine how far a lung cancer has progressed?
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  19. What tests do doctors use to stage lung cancer?
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  20. What are the standard treatments for lung cancer?
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  21. What are some common ways to treat non-small cell lung cancer?
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  22. What is the best way to treat small cell lung cancer?
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  23. What new procedures have been developed to treat lung cancer?
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  24. Are there any new chemotherapy drugs available to treat lung cancer?
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  25. Are there other options for someone with lung cancer?
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