Symptoms of lung cancer
Symptoms of
lung cancer develop as the condition progresses and there are usually no
signs or symptoms in the early stages. The main symptoms of lung cancer are listed below.
If you have any of these, you should see your doctor/ GP:
- a cough that doesn’t go away after
two or three weeks
- a
long-standing cough that gets worse
- persistent chest infections
- coughing up blood
- an
ache or pain when breathing or coughing
- persistent breathlessness
- persistent
tiredness or lack of energy
- loss
of appetite or unexplained weight loss.
Less common symptoms of lung cancer include:
- changes
in the appearance of your fingers, such as becoming more curved or their
ends becoming larger (this is known as finger clubbing)
- a
high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above
- difficulty swallowing or pain
when swallowing
- wheezing
- a
hoarse voice
- swelling
of your face or neck
- persistent
chest or shoulder pain.
Source: NHS Choices
