CANCER is a devastating illness and one in two of us could get cancer in our lifetime.
Many cancers are treatable if they are caught early so it’s important that you know the key signs to look out for.
Lung cancer is one of the most deadly cancers in the UK and can spread faster than other cancers to different parts of the body.
It’s because of this that lung cancer is sometimes only detected once it has made its way to other areas.
Lung cancer can be difficult to spot, especially in the early stages, so it’s important that you know the signs.
The NHS says that symptoms of lung cancer can progress as the illness, does, meaning they will become more visible.
You might think you will only experience pain in your lungs or chest if you have lung cancer, but that’s not always the case.
Here are the six signs you need to watch out for.
1. Coughing
It’s important to note that a new persistent cough could be Covid-19 so it’s always key to do a test just to be on the safe side.
Usually a cough associated with lung cancer will be a lingering one which hasn’t shifted between two and three weeks, the NHS says.
If this long standing cough gets worse then this could also be a sign of lung cancer so it’s important that you visit your GP.
2. Chest infection
It’s the time of year that many people experience chest infections, so it might not always be cause for concern.
But if you have chest infections that keep coming back then this could be a sign of lung cancer.
3. Pain
The NHS says that if you experience pain while breathing or coughing then this could be lung cancer.
It also highlights that a lesser known sign of lung cancer is pain specifically in the arm or shoulder.
This is because if you have a tumour at the top of the lung then it could be causing pressure on the arm or shoulder.
Persistent pain is also a sign, the NHS states.
