Lung Cancer Symptoms Guide
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One of the biggest obstacles with diagnosing lung cancer is that many patients do not have any lung cancer symptoms until the cancer is in advanced stages.
That is why it is very important for people, especially those at high risk, to understand lung cancer symptoms. People must be aware what these symptoms are and see their doctor if they even suspect they may have lung cancer.
Unsuspected Disease
In the early stages of lung cancer, symptoms are usually not present. In many cases, it is not until the tumor has grown or the cancer has spread, that clear symptoms will appear. Chest x-rays taken for other reasons may be the first suspicion that lung cancer is present.
The problem with lung cancer not exhibiting symptoms early is that as the disease grows it gets more difficult to treat and the likelihood of it spreading to other parts of the body grows.
Even when symptoms do present, it can be difficult to notice that they are something more than a chest cold or other common respiratory illness. Many times people ignore them or use over the counter medication to try and treat what they believe is a simple virus.
Warning Signs
Lung cancer symptoms are usually similar to those you would feel with a common virus or infection. They include:
* Pains in the chest
* Feeling winded
Being informed and aware is the best way to catch lung cancer symptoms early. Watch out for the following:
* If you smoke or used to smoke and you suddenly develop a new cough
* A cough that just will not go away no matter what medication you use to treat it.
* A dull, persistent chest pain
* Panting
* Hoarseness
* Repeated respiratory illness
Metastatic are a type of lung cancer tumors, which cause different symptoms and react differently in the body. They can affect the adrenal glands, the bones and even spread to the brain. Other types of lung cancer do not cause any symptoms.
Part of the reason why lung cancer has a high death rate is because it is very difficult to catch in the early stages.
Anne Durrel comes from Stockton, California. She has written a number of articles on Lung Cancer . Please also check out her other guide on lung cancer survival rate tips, and small cell cancer guide!
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