Lung cancer in its early stage
and sometimes even later may not cause any signs and symptoms. In its advanced
stage, the cancer cells interfere with normal lung function. The symptoms associated
with lung cancer can result from the original tumor or from tumors that have spread
to other organs. The cancers are usually identified incidentally when a chest
x-ray is performed for another reason.
Common signs and
symptoms of lung cancer are :
• A cough that does not go away and gets worse over time
• Coughing up blood (hemoptysis) or bloody mucus.
• Chest,
shoulder, or back pain that doesn't go away and often is made worse by deep
• Hoarseness
• Weight loss and loss
of appetite
• Increase in volume of sputum
• Wheezing
• Shortness of breath
• Repeated respiratory infections, such as bronchitis
or pneumonia
• Repeated problems with pneumonia or bronchitis
• Fatigue and weakness
• New onset
of wheezing
• Swelling of the neck and face
• Clubbing of the fingers and toes. The nails appear to bulge
out more than normal.
• Some patients may have
paraneoplastic syndromes which are caused by biologically active substances that
are secreted by the tumor.
If any symptoms
is found, it is better to consult a doctor because only doctor can make a diagnosis.
Comments
hi my name name is suresh i am from chennai 22yers old i am a regular smoker from past one month sometimes i am getting chest pain and abdomen is paining little it will pains for 2 to 3 minutes and stops meanwhile my throat is also getting dry at the time i could not able to speak i am getting little swear that i will get cancer till now i didn't tell this to anybody even to my friends also i didn't consult the doctor also can you please help me what i want to do next which doctor i want to consult. is cancer is curable diseases
Ans:
Dear Suresh,
Smoking is hazardous to your health. There is no reason why should start this bad habbit at this age it is a very difficult habit to break once you are addicted to cigarettes. Smoking can cause lung problems such as Asthma and lung cancer. Throat cancer is another complication of smoking .
SO PLEASE STOP SMOKING..
You may not have cancer but there is no reason to indulge in risky behaviour. Some Cancers are curable if treated early. Stress can cause sweating high heart rate etc..
If your symptoms persists you may have to consult a doctor.
Please take care.
Posted by Dr. R.John, Kochi
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Posted on :
5.10.2009 By : Resha , New Delhi, New Delhi
I am seeking help for a cancer patient(3-4th stage)of 65yrs old. cheme & radiotheropy will not work(as per doc)due to less wt n also age. He has been given ayurvedic treatment from qualified doctor. Can i get fund from primeminister's fund scheeme or any Ngo who will help him. I havemanaged for one month treatment which is costing 30,000Rs. the treatment may continue for 7to12 months. please can anybody help me in this matter
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