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Blame, shame and lung cancer
Abstract
Patients with lung cancer are blamed for causing their illness to a much greater extent than are patients with other smoking related diseases. This blame is unjustified, has real impacts on vulnerable individuals and needs to be systematically eliminated.
Key Points
- Lung cancer is the most common fatal malignancy, and there is an undeniable link to tobacco smoking in most cases. Although smoking is a contributing factor in a number of illnesses, patients with lung cancer are blamed for causing their illness far more frequently than are patients with other smoking-related diseases. This blame is laid by both healthcare providers and the wider community.
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