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… Overview Asbestos is a substance that was used in … with asbestos over time has been linked with cancer. Most contact with asbestos is … contact and removal. Related Information Lung Cancer Credits Current as of: March 2, …
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… 32 What is asbestos? Asbestos refers to a group of … fibres, they can become lodged in your lungs and remain there. This can cause … as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung cancer Mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer of …
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… Condition Basics What is lung cancer? Lung cancer is the out-of-control … to other harmful substances, including asbestos , radioactive dust, radon , or …
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… 49h What is asbestos? Asbestos refers to a group of … that inhaling asbestos fibres can cause cancers and lung diseases. For information on health risks …
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… Facing cancer can be scary, and most people have lots … for sleep problems Leukemia Leukemia Lung cancer Asbestos and lung cancer Lung cancer Lung …
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… Surgery Overview The goal of surgery for lung cancer is to remove all of the cancer and a … The doctor removes a small wedge of lung. Segmentectomy. The doctor removes a …
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… Overview Smoking harms your lungs in many ways. Quitting smoking is the … your quality of life. Smoking is linked to: Lung cancer. Most lung cancer is caused by smoking. …
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… Condition Basics What are pulmonary (lung) nodules? Pulmonary (lung) nodules are … them? Lung nodules may be caused by: A lung cancer. A cancer that has spread … in harmful substances, like tobacco smoke or asbestos. Sometimes a cause isn't found. What …
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… Learning Center Learn about cancer Facing cancer can be scary, and most … Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant Anal Cancer Asbestos and Lung Cancer Autologous Stem Cell Transplant …
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… Overview Lung cancer screening is a way to find some lung cancers early, before a person has any …
