Lung Cancer Symptoms
What are the first symptoms of lung cancer? Is it something that you can tell early on the course so that you have a better prognosis?
Generally most people with lung cancer will present with symptoms related to the respiratory tract. This all depends on the location of the tumor, how large and extensive the cancer is and how it impacts the surrounding tissue structures like the heart.
The most common symptoms are :
- a persistent cough that doesn't go away.
- having breathing problems
- exercise intolerance - probably related to the breathing difficulties
- pain in the chest - this often only occurs in the late stages of the lung cancer.
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Lung cancer symptoms