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Symptoms of Lung Cancer

Catching lung cancer early is difficult, but early diagnosis leads to more effective treatment. If you or a loved one experience any of the following symptoms, see a doctor right away.

Common Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer

The most common symptoms of lung cancer are:

• a cough that does not go away
• chest pain that is often worse with deep breathing, coughing, or laughing
• hoarseness
• weight loss and loss of appetite
• coughing up blood or rust-colored sputum (spit or phlegm)
• shortness of breath
• feeling tired or weak
• recurring infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia
• new onset of wheezing

If you have any of these signs, please contact our lung cancer nurse navigator for a consultation.

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