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Small-cell lung cancer tends to be more aggressive than non-small-cell lung cancer, according to LungCancer.org.
Staging is an important part of determining treatment.
Different types of lung cancer are staged differently.
In general, the higher the number, the more advanced the disease.
There aremany reason for back painincluding, rarely, cancer.
Around 1 in 4 people with lung cancer say they have experienced back pain at some point.
Lung cancer that has metastasized to the spine may also cause back pain, notes the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Quitting smoking at any agecan lower the risk of developing lung cancer.
Both can lead to lung cancer.
According to the CDC,secondhand smokecauses more than 7,300 deaths among U.S. nonsmokers each year.
The CDC also states that there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke.
Marijuana smoke contains tar and several other cancer-causing substances that are found in tobacco smoke.
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How Is Lung Cancer Diagnosed?
A variety of tests may be used to ascertain whether you have lung cancer.
Radiation Oncologist
A doctor who uses radiation therapy to kill cancer cells.
Thoracic Surgeon
A doctor who uses surgical techniques for lung cancer treatment.
Pathologist
A doctor who examines tissues, fluid, or blood to help with diagnosis and treatment.
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