Question 1

i smoked one cigarette, could i have lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Smoking is an accumulated problem. One cigarette is like having one drink. It doesn't make you an alcoholic.

Question 2

can you tell me is it possible i have lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Too vague: You need to give a little more information to get a useful answer.

Question 3

what do i need to tell my fiance about my future health? i have lung cancer.

Accepted Answer

Depends on type: Depends on your age, tumor stage, and tumor type. Cancer is used to describe a malignant tumor, but there are three major types: small cell carcinoma (responds to chemotherapy, but usually not a good prognosis), squamous cell carcinoma (treated with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation), and adenocarcinoma (treated with surgery and radiation). All depends on the stage though. Share with your fiance.

Question 4

how can i doctors know i have lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not always: Persistent cough and cold like symptoms.
Weight loss and lifesytle habits may put you at risk and screening CT scans are now advocated for long time smoking history.

Question 5

how to tell if i have lung cancer after only smoking 2 years?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Even some non smokers can have lung cancer.
Your risk is increased but not 100%.

Question 6

do i have lung cancer.  i'm a smoker and my cough is really worse this month?

Accepted Answer

About 14% of: Smokers get lung cancer, but cough may be chronic bornchitis or emphysema. Other continued smokers get head and neck, bladder, pancreas cancers, heart disease and and COPD sufficinetly bad to account for death in 50%. You can still stop. This is at least a warning.

Question 7

what to do if i'm 22 and fear i have lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Don't: Fear never solved anything.  Lung cancer at your age would be very rare but if you have any persistent respiratory symptom, please see a doctor. Most importantly, avoid any and all tobacco products as well as any inhaled combustible.

Question 8

i smoked meth only  a  year. could i. have lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: But check with your doc to be sure.

Question 9

can a pulmonologist tell me if i have lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: X-rays
 ct scan
pet scans
bronchoscope
biopsy
removal
are all part of the diagnostic and therapeutic clinical course.
Ultimately histologically pathological confirmation is needed.

Question 10

my chest feels heavy and hard to breathe, do i have lung cancer? not a smoker.

Accepted Answer

No.: It is extremely unlikely that you have lung cancer given your young age and that you're not a smoker.

But your symptoms of chest heaviness and difficulty breathing should be evaluated by your physician (fairly urgently).

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