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Symptoms of lung cancer may include:
- a cough that won't go away
- recurring respiratory infections such as pneumonia
- chest, shoulder or back pain that won't go away
- unexplained wheezing
- shortness of breath or hoarseness
- coughing up blood
- swelling in the neck or face
- difficulty swallowing
- unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite
- increasing fatigue or weakness
- unexplained recurrent headaches
- seizures
- bone pain
Because these symptoms can be caused by many different conditions, it is important to see your physician if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
If you are a patient or family member seeking information on the disease of lung cancer and/or its treatments, please view our Living with a Diagnosis of Lung Cancer educational booklet.
The information on this website is not intended as a substitute for medical care. Please speak with your health care provider about information you get from this website.
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My Beautiful Mama
By: Susan Grizzelle
In March of 2006, my beautiful mom was diagnosed with stage IIIB lung cancer. This disease strikes without warning - my mom was 59 when she was diagn...
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