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Persistent chronic cough.
Chronic hoarseness.
Coughing up blood or sputum tinged with blood.
Repeated bouts of bronchitis or pneumonia.
Swelling in the neck.
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Questions to Ask the Doctor
If you are diagnosed with lung cancer, ask your doctor:
- To go over the biopsy report, and explain the pathologic terms and implications.
- To explain what tests you can expect and to describe the "staging" process.
- To explain the treatment options and which may be most appropriate.
- To tell you about any clinical trials that may help.
- How to manage symptoms such as pain and discomfort due to the treatments.
More on Lung Cancer What You Should Know About Clinical Trials
What Is Cancer Staging?
Getting a Second Opinion
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Pain Medicine
Surgery for Lung Cancer
In the Encyclopedia: Lung diseases due to gas or chemical exposure
Superior vena cava syndrome
Lung biopsy
Lung abscess
Lung cancer, non-small cell
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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