DOES IT HURT WHEN YOU BREATHE? PAIN IN THESE TWO BODY PARTS COULD HINT AT LUNG CANCER

New Delhi: Lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of the disease and is globally the third-most prevalent form the disease after breast and prostate cancer. It is characterised by uncontrolled growth of cells in the main airway, lung tissue or the windpipe. Smoking is considered as the key cause of the disease and if left unattended, it can spread to the surrounding organs and become metastatic. And while patients can go in remission after chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery, prevention is always considered as the preferable choice.

What are the symptoms of lung cancer?

To have the best chance of undergoing successful treatment for lung cancer it is important to be aware of the symptoms. As per Cancer Research UK, there are two signs that can appear while inhaling – and as per experts, it is pain in the shoulders or chest. One can also experience pain while coughing.

If diagnosed timely, lung cancer is largely treatable. Read on to know the early symptoms of lung cancer:

  1. Coughing up phlegm
  2. Ache or pain in the chest or shoulder
  3. Being fatigued all the time
  4. Unexplained weight loss
  5. Chest infections that keep returning
  6. Feeling breathless after basic daily tasks
  7. Coughing too much
  8. Finger clubbing
  9. Loss of appetite

In some cases, patients can experience swelling and pain in the joints.

A rare form of lung cancer, known as Pancoast tumour, can grow on the top of the lung and its symptoms include:

  1. Loss of sweating on one side of the face
  2. Drooping or weakness in one eyelid
  3. Small pupil in one eye
  4. Pain travelling down the arm or up the neck and head
  5. Severe shoulder pain
  6. Doctors say that the causes of lung cancer are:
  7. Smoking
  8. Second-hand smoking
  9. Exposure to chemicals like radon

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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