Lung Cancer
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Overview
A type of cancer that begins in the lungs, most commonly in cells lining air passages. The leading cause of cancer death worldwide.
Symptoms
Persistent cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, shortness of breath, hoarseness, weight loss, bone pain.
Causes
Smoking (85-90% of cases), secondhand smoke, radon exposure, asbestos, air pollution, family history.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis information coming soon.
Treatment
Surgery (lobectomy, pneumonectomy), radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted drug therapy, immunotherapy.
Latest research
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Clinical trials
No clinical trials linked to this condition yet.