Lung Health #2: The Smoke Signals

Dr Anand Sachithanandan, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Sunway Medical Centre

15-May-18 16:45

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In Part 2 of 4, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Anand Sachithanandan of Sunway Medical Centre elaborates on the early signs of lung cancer.

This show is part 4 of a series on lung health. Listen to the other shows here:

Part 1: Lung Health #1: The Smoker's Lungs
Part 2: Lung Health #2: The Smoke Signals
Part 3: Lung Health #3: Nipping it in the Bud
Part 4: Lung Health #4: Lung Cancer and Smoking Cessation - It's Never Too Late

Produced by: Tina Carmillia

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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