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Does lung cancer always effect oxygen levels.

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No.: Lung cancer only affects oxygen levels when the disease is advanced. You are born with lots of "extra" lung so that the disease has to be advanced, erode a major vessel or obstruct a major airway before you see breathing symptoms.

Answered 3/12/2020

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