Oncologist named the main symptom of advanced lung cancer

Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chief Physician of the Lapino-2 Oncology Center, Doctor of Medical Sciences Mikhail Davydov said that the main symptoms of lung cancer are coughing, shortness of breath and hoarseness.

“Hoarseness for no reason is the most common symptom of lung cancer. It appears due to the growth of a cancerous tumor into the recurrent laryngeal nerve. But this symptom appears even when the disease is seriously neglected. In the earlier stages, coughing and intermittent shortness of breath may be a symptom. Not everyone pays attention to them, especially now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, “he said. “Gazeta.ru”.

Previously became known unexpected symptoms that could indicate lung cancer. Doctors have listed a number of signs that should be alerted.

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