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Blood in sputum

2017-09-18 05:27:41
Since a week i had cold but thats not too much, but i coughed sputum out a lot, finally i noticed small amounts of blood in the sputum, im a smoker 4 cigarettes a day and its been 4 years, is this a sigh of cancer?
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It very well could be an early sign of cancer. You immediately need further tests.. please consult for me to advise you accordingly.

Answered2017-09-18 06:50:10

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