Lung cancer is unlikely to produce symptoms until the disease is advanced. When symptoms develop, they may result from the lung tumor itself, from its effects on tissues outside the lung, or from the spread of cancerous cells to other organs.
The first symptoms of lung cancer may include some of the following:
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Small Cell Lung Cancer
Signs and Symptoms of Small Cell Lung CancerInitial signs and symptoms vary among patients diagnosed with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). However,... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Most patients with early stage lung cancer are asymptomatic meaning that they do not exhibit clinical signs or symptoms of the disease. The absence... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Small Cell Lung Cancer
What stage is my lung cancer and is there evidence of spread to other areas? What treatment options are available? What side effects should I expect... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
What stage is my lung cancer and is there evidence of spread to other areas? What is the standard treatment for my specific stage of the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diagnostic TestsPhysical Examination. A detailed physical examination of the whole body is very important to identify or rule out the spread of... Read more »