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2016-02-01 11:57:19
Does smoking really increase the risk of lung cancer ? How can cancer be detected in the early stages? What diagnostic tests can pick up cancer markers?
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Yes , smoking can cause lung cancerIt cannot be detected early.Only a CT scan can diagnose it.

Answered2016-03-14 11:17:42

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