Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one/both lungs. As they grow, the abnormal cells may form tumors and interfere with the functioning of the lung.
Lung Cancer Symptoms
Coughing most of the time
Change in a cough you have had for a long time
Being short of breath
Coughing up phlegm with signs of blood
An ache or pain when breathing/coughing
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
Unexplained weight loss
Chest infection that doesn’t go away with treatment
Lung Cancer Causes
Smoking
Exposure to radon gas
Exposure to certain chemicals: asbestos, silica, diesel exhaust and others
Air pollution
Previous lung disease – this includes tuberculosis and Chlamydia pneumonia
Family history of lung cancer – primary relative can increase the risk by 51%
