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Lung Screening Mar 28, 2023 | By Angie Murad, Patient Educator (@muradangie)Comment receiving replies
Agreed! Lung cancer kills more people than any other cancer, yet as a never smoker I would never have been screened. I can get a mammogram or colonoscopy without even contacting my doctor. Why aren’t we screening everyone for lung cancer?
I was diagnosed at 49 years old, stage IV, March 2020. Terminal. Earlier diagnosis may have allowed for a cure. There are more and more stories like ours everyday.
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I am so sorry you got this diagnosis. Yes, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and the world. Symptoms such as a cough that doesn't go away, blood in the mucus from the lungs, shortness of breath, wheezing, or pain in the chest can be caused by other health problems but may possibly be symptoms of lung cancer. See your healthcare provider to rule out lung cancer.
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I am sorry you got this diagnosis. I certainly have empathy for what you are going through. I am on a standard therapy now. a clinical drug trial did not work for me. Hopefully your doctors find help and maintenance for you. Hugs