What are the symptoms of Non Small Cell Lung Cancer?

Possible signs of non-small cell lung cancer include a cough that doesn't go away and shortness of breath. Sometimes lung cancer does not cause any symptoms and is found during a routine chest x-ray. Symptoms may be caused by lung cancer or by other conditions. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur: A cough that doesn’t go away Trouble breathing Chest discomfort Wheezing Streaks of blood in sputum (mucus coughed up from the lungs) Hoarseness Loss of appetite Weight loss for no known reason Feeling very tired  
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What are the symptoms of Non Small Cell Lung Cancer?


Possible signs of non-small cell lung cancer include a cough that doesn't go away and shortness of breath.


Sometimes lung cancer does not cause any symptoms and is found during a routine chest x-ray. Symptoms may be caused by lung cancer or by other conditions. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur:

  • A cough that doesn’t go away
  • Trouble breathing
  • Chest discomfort
  • Wheezing
  • Streaks of blood in sputum (mucus coughed up from the lungs)
  • Hoarseness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss for no known reason
  • Feeling very tired

 

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