Early signs of lung cancer

The cases of lung cancer are rising, particularly among the urban population. In India , lung cancer constitutes 6.9 per cent of all new cancer cases, which is mostly  caused by  smoking and air pollution.  Initial symptoms are confused with other conditions, which delays the treatment process.  Early signs of lung cancer can be detected from the way you cough.

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In case of lung cancer, coughing can be first and most crucial sign to identify the disease. When coughing lingers for a longer time indicates something serious. When coughing lingers for weeks or months it can be due to lung cancer.

In a case of lung cancer other symptoms like bloody or rust-coloured mucus or phlegm, shortness of breath, chest pain and infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia are found.

Hoarseness, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, fatigue etc are other symptoms of lung cancer