Lung Cancer Symptoms

Early lung cancer often does not cause symptoms

Symptoms that may indicate the presence of lung cancer include:

• Persistent cough
   
• Wheezing
   
• Chest discomfort
   
• Shortness of breath
   
• Blood in lung mucus
   
• Hoarse voice
   
• Pneumonia
   
• Pain when swallowing
   
• Tiredness that lasts
   
• High pitched sound when breathing

Still have questions about lung cancer symptoms?

The nurses at Cancer AnswerLine have answers. Call 1-800-865-1125 and you'll get a personal response from one of our registered nurses, who have years of experience in caring for people with cancer.

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