Lung Cancer
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Lung Cancer Symptoms
Symptoms of lung
cancer
include:
Persistent cough
Coughing up blood
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty swallowing
Fatigue
Fever
Hoarseness
Loss of appetite
Unintentional weight loss
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Adenocarcinoma of the bronchus
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