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Lung cancer survival rates are increasing, but disparities remain

Por: WPTV Nation November 14, 2023

New data  shows an increase in survival rates for lung cancer patients — jumping 22% over the last five years. The survival rate is now 26%.Christy Fisher says she's blessed to be one of them, describing her initial symptoms to Scripps News.Chest pain, back pain, coughing, wheezing, being tired, said Fisher.Fisher, who described herself as athletic and a non-smoker, was surprised to hear the words: stage 4 lung cancer. She was given a... + full article



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