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Watch for these signs and symptoms of lung cancer

On Behalf of | Jul 19, 2019 | lung cancer

Lung cancer is a serious disease that is typically accompanied by a variety of signs and symptoms. If you’re in-tune with your health, it’s easier to pinpoint these signs and hopefully catch the cancer before it spreads to other parts of your body.

The most common signs and symptoms of lung cancer include:

  • A cough that persists
  • A cough accompanied by blood
  • Chest pain that worsens with coughing, laughing or breathing
  • Weight loss
  • Loss of appetite
  • Hoarse voice
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Wheezing
  • Development of infections, such as pneumonia and bronchitis

In the event that lung cancer spreads to other organs, additional signs may include:

  • Bone pain
  • Lumps that you can feel on the surface of your skin
  • Changes to your nervous system, such as severe headaches and numbness in your arms or legs
  • Yellowing of the eyes and skin

It’s important to remember that the presence of one or more of these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean you have lung cancer. However, you should always get them checked out by a qualified medical professional, as it’s better to be safe than sorry.

If you receive a lung cancer diagnosis, work closely with your medical team to implement a treatment strategy for improving your life and giving you the best possible chance of beating the disease.

As time allows, learn more about your form of lung cancer, as you may find that it’s a result of asbestos exposure. In this case, turn your attention to potential areas of exposure, such as a former place of employment. Depending on your findings, you may be able to take legal action to obtain compensation.