How many cancers are there?

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Dr Chandra P

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2 type of lung cancer 1-small cell lung cancer 2- non small cell lung cancer

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really curious to know which lung tends to get affected by lung cancer more frequently, the right one or the left one? I'm just wondering in terms of overall cases. Would really appreciate your insight on this.

Lung cancer can happen in either lung or in both lungs.

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I've got this hard lump below my collarbone and above my breast that feels like bone and it's been there for over two years. It doesn't hurt or anything, so I never worried much about it. But recently I got this rash, and the dermatologist said it's pityriasis rosea. Theres also a swollen lymph node on my neck and I just noticed another hard, immovable, and painless lump below the first one. Should I be worried about these lumps?

Yes don't neglect visit Surgeon for evaluation of the lump and get appropriate treatment.

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My mother-in-law was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer but she doesn't have serious symptoms right now and seems healthy. How much time does she likely have left and what treatments should we consider? Some doctors say surgery isn't useful at this stage but chemotherapy might help what's your opinion on this?

needs P/E for better advice.

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