Lung Cancer Guide

The American Cancer Society estimates that 175,000 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed this year. They also estimate that 165,000 people will also die of the disease this year, making the the leading cause of cancer death among women and men.

Learning the symptoms can help in early detection. The most common lung cancer symptoms experienced are :

• Onset of wheezing
  
  
• Recurrent pneumonia or bronchitis
  
  
• Shortness of breath
  
  
• A persistent cough that does not go away
  
  
• Coughing up blood
  
  
• Hoarseness
  
  
• Weight loss or loss of appetite

If you are experiencing any of the above lung cancer symptoms, please see your doctor. The symptoms described are also symptoms for many other illnesses. Consult your physician for a definitive diagnosis.