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In its earliest stages, lung cancer might not have recognizable symptoms. As the cancer progresses, symptoms may include the following:
- A cough that doesn't seem to improve and may persist for a long time.
- Shortness of breath.
- Chronic hoarseness.
- Wheezing or a whistling sound when breathing.
- Coughing up blood or sputum that is tinged with blood.
- Chest pain.
- Repeated bouts of bronchitis or pneumonia.
- Generalized fatigue.
- Loss of appetite accompanied by weight loss.
- Swelling in the neck.
These symptoms also can indicate other medical problems. If you have them, you should see your health care provider immediately.
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Dollinger M, Rosenbaum, EH, Tempero M., et al. Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy, Fourth Edition, Kansas City, Missouri: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2002.
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This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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