Patient Comments: Lung Cancer - Stages
What stage was your lung cancer when you were diagnosed?Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
Lung Cancer - Symptoms
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Lung Cancer - Facts
Question: Do you, a friend, or relative have lung cancer? Which lung cancer facts are most surprising to you?
Lung Cancer - Describe Your Experience
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Lung Cancer - Treatments
Question: How effective was your Lung Cancer treatment?
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My 73-year-old mom was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer recently. Five months ago, she had pneumonia and a little cough and started losing weight. She was a smoker in her teens and 20s but quit over 30 years ago.