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I Might Have Cancer

Lung Cancer

By: beaniebabies
Written on February 17th, 2013
I started smoking in my early teens; something I regret a great deal. I recently quit, although I still engage in an occasional smoke. Last year I started struggling with breathing and developed a persistent cough, as well as coughing up small amounts of blood. This has been continuously happening over the past year. I realise lung cancer is uncommon among teenagers; however it is possible. Being a hypochondriac, I always assume the worst. I also have a very poor immune system. I have not yet visited a doctor regarding my symptoms, even though I've had them for a while. I know I probably should, but the idea scares me a little.
By: beaniebabies
Age: 16-17 , Female
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  • lilsy
    lilsy

    I believe you should really see a doctor about that. It sounds sereous and as you mentioned you are a hypochondriac so not going won't ease your worries... I think finding out what's happening with your body will give you some answers and when your health is concerned you must take care of yourself because no one knows it's own body better than you do.

    Mar 23
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  • Devestated145
    Devestated145

    *howls in pain for u*

    Feb 25
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  • chubbygirl17
    chubbygirl17

    if theres something wrong with you it's there weather you go to the doctor or not your just lying to yourself by not going don't put yourself more in harms way beacuse you were afraid too many people have died beacuse of that already

    Feb 17
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