what is Lung cancer
Lung cancer can cause symptoms including cough and chest pain. Symptoms and treatment can depend on the stage of the cancer and how far it has spread.
● Lung cancer is a cancer that starts in the lungs and can spread to other areas of the body.
● Early symptoms of lung cancer can be subtle, but the earlier it is detected, the better the treatment options and possible outcomes.
● Lung cancer is primarily treated with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Newer treatments include immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
● Read on to learn more about lung cancer, and current and developing treatment options.
What are the symptoms of lung cancer?
Early symptoms of lung cancer
● Early stages of lung cancer do not always cause symptoms. When early symptoms occur, they can include shortness of breath, along with unexpected symptoms such as back pain.
● Back pain occurs when tumors put pressure on the lungs or when they spread to the spinal cord and ribs.
● Other early symptoms of lung cancer may include:
○ Prolonged or worse cough
○ Coughing up phlegm or blood
○ Chest pain that worsens with deep breathing, laughing, or coughing
○ Hoarseness
○ Wheezing
○ Weakness and fatigue
○ Loss of appetite and weight loss
○ Frequent respiratory infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis
Late symptoms of lung cancer
● Additional symptoms of lung cancer depend on the location of new tumors. Not all patients with late-stage lung cancer experience all symptoms.
Late stage symptoms may include:
○ Lumps in the neck or collarbone
○ Bone pain, especially in the back, ribs, or buttocks
○ Headache
○ Dizziness
○ Imbalance
Numbness in the arms or legs
○ Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
○ Drooping of an eyelid and shrinking of the pupils
○ No sweating on one side of the face
○ Shoulder pain
○ Swelling of the face and upper body
● In addition, lung cancer tumors can sometimes release a substance similar to hormones, leading to a wide variety of symptoms known as paraneoplastic syndromes.
Symptoms include:
○ Muscle weakness
○ Nausea and vomiting
○ High blood pressure
○ High blood sugar
○ Confusion
○ Convulsions
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