Question 1

how come some smokers don't get lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not fully know: Not fully know, possibly genetics. Importantly, smoking is the primary risk factor for causing 90% of lung cancer. Though it is clear that some people who smoke their whole lives never develop lung cancer, quitting smoking remains the most important aspect of lung cancer prevention and should be strongly encouraged.

Question 2

i have a question about lung cancer. would symptoms come and go or would they be persistent?

Accepted Answer

Persist: If not treated the symptom persist and become worse.

Question 3

hey i have a quick question related to lung cancer. i was wondering would the symptoms be persistent or would they come and go ?

Accepted Answer

Lung cancer: No it will not "come and go"!
Please let me know what is troubling you regarding possible lung cancer!!

Question 4

how come non-small lung cancer not called large cell lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sub type: Large cell lung cancer is actually a subset of non small cell lung cancer, which behaves much more like small cell cancer than like other forms of non small cell cancer.     I am sorry that the terminology is so confusing. , .

Question 5

my husband has just been told his lung cancer has come back .is there a pick me up tablets that i can take to keep my strength up so i can help him .

Accepted Answer

Need more: Sorry, no home medication  brace yourself , love & support from you and your family is real home remedy , work with your oncologist if needed seek professional help ( psychiatrist is needed to cope up  in these difficult times ).

Question 6

syntoms of lung cancer?

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Many: Early on, no symptoms. Later, cough, weight loss, poor appetite, loss of energy, chest pain, coughing blood, dizziness, headache, shortness of breath ...Etc.

Question 7

what causes lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Mainly smoking: But a lot of other factors (most of which can nit be altered) may play a role. Over 85% of lung cancers are seen in smokers, so if you would like to decrease your chances of getting lung cancer (and also cardiovascular disease!) quit smoking now!

Question 8

can lung cancer be cured?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It depends, though, on the type of cancer, its stage and other factors (presence of other diseases, immune system status, correctly prescribed therapy, etc.).

Question 9

is lung cancer hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: The vast majority of lung cancer is thought to be caused by tobacco exposure.  A small percentage of the lung cancer cases in non smokers are thought to be hereditary.

Question 10

what does lung cancer look like?

Accepted Answer

See pic: Self explanatory. That yellowish mass is a squamous cell carcinoma of the right lung. This is an autopsy picture.

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