What questions will my doctor ask when checking me for lung cancer?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine

When checking you for lung cancer, your doctor will ask questions about your:

personal health history
health habits
family history
general health
symptoms at the time
symptoms in the recent past

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