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The reason as to why the biopsies of the lymph node present in the vicinity of the lungs are performed, when the cancer is present in the lungs.
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The lung cancer is characterized by a tumor in the lungs and its symptoms include chest pain, coughing blood, and loss of weight. It is mainly caused by smoking tobacco. It is common in both men and women. There are various stages of this cancer, which is determined by the extent of the spread of cancer to the other parts of the body. It is treated by using various methods, such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.
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Ch. 23 - Prob. 1RFTCh. 23 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 23 - Prob. 3RFTCh. 23 - Prob. 4RFTCh. 23 - Prob. 5RFTCh. 23 - Prob. 6RFTCh. 23 - Prob. 7RFTCh. 23 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 23 - Prob. 9RFTCh. 23 - Prob. 10RFT
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