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Lung Cancer - Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Which doctor should I consult for lung cancer?

A: Lung cancer requires a multidisciplinary approach. A general practitioner who sees the patient first usually makes a referral to a pulmonologist. The whole team of doctors will include oncologist, pulmonologist, radiologist, thoracic surgeons and palliative care specialists.

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Q: Do non-smokers get lung cancers?

A: Yes, non-smokers also get lung cancers

Q: Can lung tumors be benign?

A: Yes, but benign lung tumors are very uncommon.

Q: Is damage from smoking reversible?

A: Usually, the body cleans the lungs after a person quits smoking, but some damage is permanent. It depends on the intensity and the time period of smoking.

Q: Does a negative chest radiograph surely mean that I don’t have lung cancer?

A: No, chest radiographs sometimes fail to detect lung cancers. Tumors can appear as small shadows at the back of the ribs and can be difficult to identify.

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