Hemoptysis Definition, Causes and More
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8. Hemoptysis and Cancer
Malignancy-related hemoptysis is common. In the U.S., it accounts for almost 25 percent of all cases.5Gershman, E., et al. ‘Management of Hemoptysis in Patients with Lung Cancer.’ PubMed Central, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6712256. Many patients with lung cancer experience hemoptysis to some extent during the course of the disease.
Even though hemoptysis related to cancer is common, managing the condition is difficult. It can present dramatically or subtly, making it a challenge for health care providers. With cancer, the rate and volume of bleeding are dependent on numerous mechanisms.
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