OncoLink

Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

Question

Is it possible to have lung cancer and mesothelioma?

Answer

Melissa Culligan, RN, Nurse with the Mesothelioma and Pleural Disease Program at Penn Medicine, responds:

Yes, is it rare but possible to have both lung cancer and mesothelioma? You can learn more about both types of cancer on OncoLink.

This question and answer was part of the OncoLink Brown Bag Chat Series. View the entire Focus on Mesothelioma transcript.

About OncoLink  Contact OncoLink  Privacy statement   Disclaimer  Link to OncoLink  Home
For assistance please visit our HELP section
© Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania