Warning Signs of Cancer Early Symptoms of Lung Cancer
It's very difficult to diagnose lung tumors because of the way they produce warning signs of cancer. It is deceptive in creating early symptoms of lung cancer.
But its prevention depends on knowing the different signs and symptoms. Learning and understanding each one of them is necessary because it is one of the deadliest and leading types.
Keep in mind that more often than not, a lung tumor in its early stage doesn't produce warning signs. But awareness of the first warning signs of lung cancer is necessary for its proper treatment.
Treating this deadly disease is like climbing up Mt. Everest. If a tumor is finally discovered while it affects only your lungs, your survival rate is almost 50%.
So, how do the lungs with tumor look like?
Here is a picture of lungs with tumor.
photo courtesy of National Cancer Institute
Lung Cancer Signs and Symptoms
Smoker's cough that persists or gets worse,
Unexplained pain at your back, shoulder or chest that doesn't go away and is unrelated to coughing
Chronic cough that persists for more than 2 weeks if you don't smoke
Being sick of pneumonia or bronchitis repeatedly or frequently
Traces of blood in sputum which you cough up or has unusual color
Increase in amount of sputum
Breathing problems such as shortness of breath and wheezing
Hoarseness
As the tumor progresses with or without treatment, its effects can also worsen. Often, a certain type of treatment is recommended to relieve the side effects.
