Radiologist-Lung Health
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Lung cancer: symptoms and diagnosis
Fatigue, shortness of breath and recurring cough are some of the symptoms. In most cases—nearly 60%— Diagnosis is made when the tumor grows, takes up space, or begins to damage the lung’s anatomy, such as the bronchi or blood vessels.. That’s why you may experience the following characteristic symptoms:
- Severe cough.
- Chest pain.
- hoarse.
- Loss of appetite.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Tired or weak.
- lose weight.
- There was a whistling sound in his chest.
- Bronchitis or pneumonia.
- Coughing up blood or phlegm.
Regarding diagnosis, experts suggest that timely diagnosis contributes to the success of treatment. In the early stages, This type of cancer can be treated with surgery, and is successfully cured in about 20% of cases.
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Precaution
Although not all cancers are preventable, there are steps you can take to prevent them Reduce your risk of developing this disease. Some of them are:
- do not smoke.
- Avoid exposure to tobacco smoke.
- Avoid exposure to radon gas, a chemical found in cracks in floors and walls, or around pipes, cables or pumps.
- Eat healthy food.