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Can severe posterior nosebleeds be a sign of lung cancer?
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Not typically: This is not a typical presentation of lung cancer.
Answered 3/25/2020
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Very unlikely: A presenting sign of posterior nosebleeds is not commonly considered a sign of lung cancer. You should see your primary care or an ear, nose and throat physician to evaluate why these bleeds are happening in the first place.
Answered 9/28/2016
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