Lung cancer misconceptions: the facts behind the myths
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Despite being one of the most common cancers in the world, there are many misconceptions and myths about lung cancer. These can cause people with lung cancer and their families significant unnecessary stress and affect how they deal with and manage the disease.
Anyone having to cope with a lung cancer diagnosis should feel accepted, understood and supported. By dispelling some of the most common myths and knowing the facts, we can help more people overcome the stigma and uncertainty associated with lung cancer.
Click below to see the facts and learn more about lung cancer.
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