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A member asked:

I'm so scared i've had a cold and cough but in the mornings wen i cough up phlegm there's been a tiny bit of blood have i got lung cancer?

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No: These findings not indicative of lung cancer. Cough with occasional sign of blood tinged sputum frequently due to irritation of pharynx where sputum may arise. If symptoms don't improve but progress then chest X ray needed.

Answered 7/14/2016

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