Knowing the signs and symptoms of lung cancer could save your life.
Early diagnosis saves lives.
The main symptoms of lung cancer are:- a cough that does not go away after 3 weeks
- a long-standing cough that gets worse
- chest infections that keep coming back
- 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
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms please speak to your GP.
9 times out of 10 it will not be cancer, but it is better to know. Finding it early will make it easier to treat.
For more information visit: Lung Cancer - Cancer Matters WessexSmoking
If you have lungs you can get lung cancer. But more than 7 in 10 cases of lung cancer are caused by smoking. Stopping smoking is the most important thing you can do to reduce your risk of getting lung cancer. It also reduces your risk of getting other cancers and improves your life expectancy. For more information about stopping smoking and other tips to live a healthy lifestyle visit :
LiveWell Dorset.
