Early Signs of Lung Cancer

Early Signs of Lung Cancer

The common early signs of lung cancer include;

  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Fatigue
  • Chest pain from coughing, laughing, or deep breathing
  • Wheezing
  • Bloody coughs
  • Frequent attacks or delayed recovery from lung infections, including pneumonia and bronchitis

Less common signs of this life-threatening condition include;

  • Face or neck swelling
  • Finger clubbing (Deformation of your fingers or toenails)

If the condition advances, the patient is more likely to experience;

  • Bone pain
  • Seizures, dizziness, weak or numb limbs, and headaches
  • Jaundice
  • Formation of lumps around the collarbone or in the neck
Barbara Santini

Barbara is a freelance writer and a sex and relationships adviser at Dimepiece LA and Peaches and Screams. Barbara is involved in various educational initiatives aimed at making sex advice more accessible to everyone and breaking stigmas around sex across various cultural communities. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys trawling through vintage markets in Brick Lane, exploring new places, painting and reading.

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