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Lung Cancer

Picture of cancer cells in upper lobe of right lung

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Lung cancer cells sometimes develop in one part of a lung. This picture shows cancer cells in the upper part (upper lobe) of the person's right lung.

By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Michael Seth Rabin, MD - Medical Oncology
Last Revised May 27, 2010

Last Revised: May 27, 2010

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Michael Seth Rabin, MD - Medical Oncology

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