Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
If my mum has lung cancer can i donate my lung to her?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not needed: If your mother is treated for lung cancer by removing one lung, she will still have one lung and would not need a lung transplant.
Answered 9/29/2016
5.1k views
Thank
Not necessary: Depending on size, location, stage she will need medical or surgical, treatments nice thought! by you! she has a great child!
Answered 6/17/2013
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Why would my mother's doctors put her on steroids for her lung cancer?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I have on and off shallow breathing and difficulty catching my breath. My mum died of lung cancer, should I be worried?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Mum as lung cancer of left lung shes pallative care n now having bad pain on her right side not were the tumor is wht can this be she is on oramorph?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hello...I'm 42 with under active thyroid and just been told iv got copd..im worried as cancer runs through my family I lost my mum to lung cancer 2yr?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Mum has lung cancer tumor no change in size and her weight as gone down to 6 stone from 8 stone in 3 mth is this refactory cachexia?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My mum died of lung cancer. And now i smoke. Is it high that i could get it?
My mum has been told she has secondary cancer she has a tumour behind her heart and one on her lung is secondary cancer terminal?
My mother has lung cancer, subject to biopsy. What should we expect to happen if she does?
What do you suggest if my mother has lung cancer, I need information.?
My mother has lung cancer, What can you tell me about this type of cancer?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
