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Malignant tumor the size of a grain of rice in a woman's lung

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Mrs. My, 53, unexpectedly discovered a malignant tumor the size of a grain of rice in her lung during a routine health check-up, which was surgically removed using robotic surgery to eradicate the cancer.

Necrotizing lung tumor causes respiratory failure

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Mr. Van, 66, experienced coughing and vomiting blood, leading doctors to discover a large lung tumor that had collapsed his lung, invaded the pericardium, and showed signs of necrosis.

Suspected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation leads to lung cancer diagnosis

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A 72-year-old man, experiencing shortness of breath, initially believed his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had worsened; however, pathology results revealed lung cancer.

How to care for yourself after lung surgery for a quick recovery

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Proper breathing exercises, early mobilization, and a scientific diet help patients recover respiratory function and reduce complication risks after lung tumor surgery.

Lung cancer 10 years after quitting smoking

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Mr. Minh, 70, who quit smoking 10 years ago, experienced weight loss and excessive phlegm, with post-surgical pathology confirming lung cancer.

Thought it was lung cancer, turned out to be tuberculosis

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Mr. Vo, 64, experienced no cough, fever, or chest tightness, but a routine health check unexpectedly revealed a tumor suspected to be lung cancer; a biopsy later confirmed tuberculosis.

Lung cancer signs non-smokers may experience

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Persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, and unexplained weight loss can be signs of lung cancer, even in non-smokers.

Bone destruction, vertebral collapse reveal lung cancer

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Ms. Phuong, 60, experienced weight loss and lower back pain for five months before doctors diagnosed metastatic lung cancer, causing bone destruction and vertebral collapse.

How low-dose lung CT differs from lung X-ray

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Low-dose lung CT is used for lung cancer screening, while X-rays aid in diagnosing pneumonia and pleural effusion.

Doctor identifies common causes of coughing up blood

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Coughing up blood can indicate pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, lung cancer, or pulmonary embolism.

Can one play sports after lung resection surgery?

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I underwent robotic lobectomy for cancer treatment 6 months ago. When can I resume gym workouts or play sports normally? (Nam, TP HCM)

Lung tumor resection and bronchoplasty for metastatic cancer patient

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Instead of removing an entire lung, doctors resected the tumor-affected portion and invaded bronchus, then reconstructed the airway to preserve the patient's respiratory function.