Question by : How long does it take you to die from lung cancer without help?
Lung cancer from smoking too much when you are old. Read more...

by Barnaby Jeans

Question by : What are the odds of a 17 year old having breast cancer?
I am 17 years old and recently discover a lump on the side of my left breast.It is about the size of an acorn and very hard.I know the odds of a 17 year old having breast cancer are probably low and Ive heard of people who have fibrous breasts that can be confused with breast lumps, which is possible for me.How do I know the difference between breast fiber and a breast lump?Thanks! Read more...

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Question by : What does a lump in breast mean besides cancer?
I am almost 16 years old and just recently noticed a somewhat large, hard, and lumpy feeling mass in my right breast. I am extrememly embarassed about the stituation and don’t know if I am just being paranoid. Is it possible for me a to have breast cancer? Read more...

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Question by Lace123: What is the chance of getting lung cancer?
My dad is 45 years old and turns 46 on June 21. He has been smoking ever since he graduated from college, at age 25, turning 26. So he has been smoking for about 20 years. He quit for almost a year when we first moved to America, but he started again. So about 19 3/4 years he has been smoking. He has quit now, at age 45 and he hasn’t smoked for almost a month now. What is the chance of him still getting lung cancer? Read more...

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Question by Enceladus: What does coughing blood mean with lung cancer?
When someone has been living for over 2 years with lung cancer, what does it mean when the patient starts coughing up blood? The doctor says there’s nothing they can do.
Tapestry6, I didn’t ask about the symptoms of lung cancer. That’s all you gave.
Just so you know, it’s not me that has cancer, but someone close to me. It is quite advanced, but somehow she keeps going on. Incredibly strong, and doesn’t seem to want to give up. She sometimes improves enough to be able to go for a short walk outside, but this isn’t often. Read more...

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Question by Erica: What are the chances of survival from Lung Cancer?
My mother in law has just found out she has lung cancer and a tumor in her lung. She will be getting surgery to remove the tumor tomorrow. What are the chances of everything being okay? Will she have to take radiation or chemotherapy afterwards? I would like to get input from anyone that has gone thru this experience. She is very scared and was a smoker for 22 years. Any information is more than welcome. Read more...