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7 Myths about Lung Cancer that are not true!

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  Lung cancer is a horrible disease to deal with. It needs early diagnosis so it’ll help us to cure early. If lung cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, the chances of curing are about 80% to 90%. It affects the lymph nodes and other parts of the body if not diagnosed early which in turn reduces the curability rate.  Lung cancer is the second highest disease among men and women in the world. It is considered the leading cause of death due to cancer in the world. A person diagnosed with lung cancer needs emotional support and care. These patients are said to face non-acceptance in society. It’s hard to digest, but let’s face the truth. Similarly, about lung cancer, there are more myths attached to it than facts. Here are 7 Myths about Lung Cancer:     Myth #1: Only smokers get affected by lung cancer. Any person who hasn’t touched a cigarette can get lung cancer too. This is the most common myth about lung cancer. According to studies, 20% of lung cancer p...