Lung Cancer Awareness

 

November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung cancer is the nation's leading cause of cancer-related death.

As with any form of cancer, early detection is the key to survival. Screening for lung cancer with CT has been demonstrated to reduce lung cancer mortality.

Coughing, wheezing, hoarseness, and fatigue are just some of the symptoms that are often confused with less serious conditions. You may have an increased risk for lung cancer if you have been exposed to radon, asbestos, or other cancer-causing agents or if you have a personal or family history of the disease. Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer, yet not everyone who smokes gets cancer nor does everyone who gets lung cancer smoke.

Lung cancer treatments may include surgery, radiation treatments, chemotherapy or one of several interventional radiology procedures. 

Signs of Lung Cancer You Should Know

• Symptom: Persistent Cough. Your body induces itself to cough in order to protect any particles from entering your airways and the lungs. ...
• Symptom: Shortness of Breath. ...
• Symptom: Hoarseness. ...
• Symptom: Bronchitis, Pneumonia, or Emphysema. ...
• Symptom: Chest Pain. ...
• Symptom: Unexplained Weight Loss. ...
• Symptom: Bone Pain.

Early warning signs of lung cancer

A new cough that is persistent or worsens, or a change in an existing chronic cough. Cough that produces blood. Pain in the chest, back or shoulders that worsens during coughing, laughing or deep breathing. Shortness of breath that comes on suddenly and occurs during everyday ...