General symptoms of lung cancer

The symptoms of lung cancer can be


Having a cough most of the time

A change in a cough you have had for a long
time

Being short of breath

Coughing up phlegm (sputum) with signs of blood
in it

An ache or pain when breathing or coughing

Loss of appetite

Fatigue

Losing weight
Less common symptoms of lung cancer

There are other symptoms of lung cancer that are less common. They
are usually associated with more advanced lung cancer. You may have


A hoarse voice

Difficulty swallowing

Swelling of the face caused by a blockage of a
main blood vessel from the head (SVCO)

Swelling in the neck caused by enlarged lymph
nodes

Pain or discomfort under your ribs on your right
side (from the liver)

Shortness of breath caused by fluid around the
lungs (called pleural effusion)
SVCO
SVCO stands for superior vena cava obstruction. The vena cava is a
large vein that carries blood from the brain and head back to the
heart. If it is blocked, there is a build up behind the blockage
causing fluid to seep out from the bloodstream and collect in the
tissues of the face, causing swelling.

All of these symptoms can be caused by other diseases apart from lung
cancer. So, you should always see your doctor if you are worried about
any symptoms. You may have a chest infection, or other illness that is
easily treatable. If you do have lung cancer, the earlier it is
diagnosed, the easier it is to treat it.

Pancoast tumours
Doctors sometimes call lung cancer that is growing right at the top of
the lung a 'pancoast tumour'. These tumours can cause very specific
symptoms. The most common is severe shoulder pain. They can also
cause a collection of symptoms called 'Horner's syndrome'. These are


Drooping or weakness of one eyelid

Small pupil in that eye

Loss of sweating on that same side of the face
These symptoms of Horner's syndrome are caused by the tumour pressing
on or damaging a nerve that runs up from the neck to that side of the
face.

Odd symptoms of lung cancer
Sometimes lung cancer cells produce hormones that get into the
bloodstream. These hormones can produce strange symptoms that you may


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