Cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow in an uncontrollable way, which is then able to invade and damage surrounding tissues and organs.
Symptoms of cancer depend on the location of the abnormal cells and the affected areas, so many people are aware of the most common signs of lung cancer.
Those with symptoms are likely to notice chest and breathing problems, given the location of the disease, and include a cough that does not go away after two or three weeks, a prolonged cough that gets worse, persistent chest infections, as well as coughing up blood, soreness or pain when breathing or coughing, and persistent shortness of breath. .
It is also common for patients with any type of cancer to experience fatigue, loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss, but symptoms often do not appear until the disease is advanced, which means it can go unnoticed for some time.
Some other less well-known symptoms are recorded, as they can be confused with other diseases, while the NHS lists seven “less common” signs of lung cancer, which are changes in the appearance of the fingers, such as them becoming more curved or their tips becoming larger (which is what known as clubbing of the fingers), a fever of 38°C or higher, difficulty swallowing or pain when swallowing, wheezing, a hoarse voice, swelling in the face or neck, and persistent pain in the chest or shoulder.
The Health Authority advises the need to speak to a doctor in the event that an individual suffers from any of the symptoms of the aforementioned disease.
2023-07-07 04:57:02
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