7 Signs And Symptoms That You May Have Lung Cancer

#1 Could It Be Lung Cancer?

Don't risk it. If you have any of the symptoms below, please see a doctor right away. About 25% of people diagnosed with lung cancer show no symptoms before they head to the doctor's with a cough, ache, or hoarse throat.

#2 Tell Tale Signs.

These patients' cancer is often diagnosed from a routine chest X-ray or from a CT scan done for other reasons or because the pain or aching, or cough just won't go away..

But most people who are diagnosed with lung cancer do have signs and symptoms of the disease they just don't know what to do about it, sometimes thinking it's the flu or even a common cold.

#3 Wheezing.

In lung cancer patients, wheezing can be caused by a tumor that is pressing on and narrowing an airway. It is a whistling sound made when someone with a constricted airway exhales, and is a common symptom of many lung conditions, including lung cancer.

#4 Difficulty Swallowing

This symptom, called dysphagia, can seriously affect patients' quality of life. Most people with this symptom have a shorter life span because of the severity. If lung cancer has invaded a patient's esophagus, he or she may experience pain or difficulty while swallowing. Which makes it hard to eat and stay nurished.

#5 Severe Shoulder Pains.

When lung cancer has invaded the nerve cells it can cause a condition known as Pancoast's Syndrome. This more than likely is felt in the upper arms, shoulder and neck. The pain usually radiates down the outer arm and causes numbness or tingling sensations.

#6 Hoarseness In The Throat.

Like Pancoast's Syndrome, lung cancer that has invaded the nerves can interfere with or paralyze the vocal cords.

This can cause patients to experience hoarseness and pain when they speak. It's normally associated with smokers lung.

#7 Chest Pain.

Most all patients with lung cancer have some form of chest pains. Patients who have chest pain describe it as dull, persistent, and aching, and it may involve other areas around the lungs. This is due to either tumors blocking the flow of both air and blood the the area.

#8 Coughing.

If you're a smoker who is suddenly experiencing a cough, or if you're a former smoker who suddenly develops a cough not related to a cold or other respiratory infection, you should see your physician. This could be a sign of lung cancer.

If you have a cough that just won't go away, whether you smoke or not, you should probably see a physician after 2-3 weeks. An everyday cough should only last up to 3 weeks unless there are other causes, such as lung cancer.

#9 Coughing Up Blood.

Coughing up of blood, or hemoptysis is one of the most common symptoms of lung cancer. Experts say coughing up any amount of blood is a sign you should be seen by a doctor as soon as possible. But it is the number one sign of serious trouble with your lungs.

#10 See A Doctor!

If you have any of these symptoms all the time, or are experiencing them sporadically, you should probably consult with a doctor and voice your concerns about lung cancer. Don't wait until it's too late. Your doctor can do a scan of your lungs and send you to a specialist if needed.

Do Not Hesitate to be concerned if you have symptoms.