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Lung cancer symptoms, should i go to the doctor?

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Probably: If you are unwell, a physician visit is advised. There are no symptoms that are specific for lung cancer, however, your doctor can ask questions, examine you, and recommend further tests.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/31/2015

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???: Hard to tell without any symptoms.But then again....Early lung cancer does not usually have any symptoms.

Dr Turrisi agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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