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Does all lung cancer cough up blood?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: tumors that are not near the bronchial tubes (airways) will not result in bloody sputum! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Not: necessarily. may have other symptoms

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Answered 11/27/2017

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