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Can cancer spread to the brain when someone is haveing chemo for lung cancer?

Question by WENDY D: Can cancer spread to the brain when someone is haveing chemo for lung cancer? I have stage 4 lung cancer. The doctor said it was not in my brain in june 07 I have had 11 … Continue reading

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Causes ,effects symptoms and treatments of lung cancer

Causes ,effects symptoms and treatments of lung cancer What is Lung cancer: Cancer which is found in the lungs is termed as lung cancer. Lungs are the softy organs located in the chest on both either side of the heart. … Continue reading

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Pleurectomy for Mesothelioma

Pleurectomy for Mesothelioma Article by Michael Enfield Mesothelioma is a deadly, aggressive cancer that is almost primarily caused by asbestos exposure. It attacks the special type of cell that forms the lining of … Continue reading

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Lung Cancer – Symptoms, Causes, Effects, Prevention and Treatment

Lung Cancer – Symptoms, Causes, Effects, Prevention and Treatment Lung cancer is caused by uncontrolled rapid growth of cells in tissues. This type of cancer is most common and results in more than a million deaths  everyear. This form of … Continue reading

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What are the first signs of Lung Cancer?

Question by jayjay: What are the first signs of Lung Cancer? Hopefully you can tell me from your own personal story. Hubby is not a smoker but he is a deputy sheriff and he has spent alot of time in … Continue reading

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Finding The Best Mesothelioma Treatment Center

Finding The Best Mesothelioma Treatment Center When I was looking for a reliable mesothelioma treatment center that can provide me all the legal information on mesothelioma, one of my friends has suggested me to go for New Mesothelioma Treatments. After … Continue reading

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Lung Cancer Staging – The Four Stages of Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Staging – The Four Stages of Lung Cancer Lung cancer staging refers to a system of classifying where the cancer is in its growth. This allows physicians a guide to help determine what treatments would be most effective … Continue reading

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Mesothelioma Causes-5 Deadly Risk Factors Unveiled

Mesothelioma Causes-5 Deadly Risk Factors Unveiled There are several risk factors that are linked with the development of mesothelioma. The primary risk factor is exposure to asbestos fibers. Exposure to this very harmful substance can significantly predispose one to the … Continue reading

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What is the life expectancy for Small Cell Lung Cancer with out treatments?

Question by pdiduvall: What is the life expectancy for Small Cell Lung Cancer with out treatments? My mother (age 63) was diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer in June 08. She has choosen not to have any treatments for it. … Continue reading

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Lung Cancer Symptoms

Lung Cancer Symptoms As such, it starts off as a respiratory disease. Unfortunately, it can develop well beyond that. Lung Cancer SymptomsThis evolution has caused a massive amount of confusion to the point that two results, Mesothelioma and lung cancer, … Continue reading

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