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Lung Health #4: Lung Cancer and Smoking Cessation – It’s Never Too Late

Dr Anand Sachithanandan, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Sunway Medical Centre | Dr Anza Elias, Occupational Health Specialist, Sunway Medical Centre | Dr Christina Lai, Clinical Oncologist, Sunway Medical Centre

17-May-18 16:00

Lung Health #4: Lung Cancer and Smoking Cessation – It’s Never Too Late

In Part 4 of 4, clinical oncologist Dr Christina Lai joins cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Anand Sachithanandan and occupational health specialist Dr Anza Elias of Sunway Medical Centre, on a panel discuss the latest in lung cancer management and why it’s never too late to quit smoking.

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: Meera Sivasothy


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