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Matthew G. Blum, MD
Section Head of General Thoracic Surgery
Andrew and Matthew Blum, MD, Section Head of General Thoracic Surgery
at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, discuss treatments methods, early
detection and who is at risk. He explains how oncologists are
ultimately hoping to cure patients of cancer using new chemotherapy
agents and cutting-edge minimally invasive surgeries. Dr. Blum also
discusses ex-smokers and their risk of lung cancer after quitting. He
explains that while an ex-smokers risk decreases, the lungs may not
return to a normal state. With this in mind, lowering your risk for
lung cancer involves discarding your habit and scheduling routine
screenings that could ultimately save your life.
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Recorded 6/12/2007
