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I have been sick with a cold for 3 weeks. i went to the er last night and got a chest xray. would it have shown cancer? i'm scared i have it.
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Likely not: Lung cancer is unusual at 27years. 3weeks is a long time to have cold discuss the XR results and your symptoms with your doctor
Answered 9/19/2017
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