How do u know if u have lung cancer?
Jun 27, 2010 in
Mesothelioma FAQs
My mom smokes and she coughs alot does that mean she has cancer in the lungs and how but we dont have money for a doctor to get it checked out so help please?
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3 comments
Rachel R on June 27, 2010 at 12:31 am
Not all smokers necessarily get cancer. There are many symptoms of lung cancer yet sometimes they don’t show until the late stages. Symptoms of lung cancer do however include a persistent cough. Hoarseness and wheezing may be present, shortness of breath, shoulder and chest pain, coughing up blood, loss of appetite and fatigue.
Why not try to encourage your mum to quit?
If you would like to know more, this link may be useful
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=2964
loldongs on June 27, 2010 at 12:31 am
Coughing is a nature reflex to project mucus from the airways. Coughing alone doesn’t tell you anything. If you’re worried, convince her your are, and to see the doc.
Candy A on June 27, 2010 at 12:31 am
Signs and symptoms sometimes seen in lung cancer:
A cough that doesn’t go away and gets worse over time
Chest pain that doesn’t go away
Coughing up blood
Feeling short of breath
Wheezing
Losing your voice (hoarseness)
Getting sick with pneumonia and bronchitis a lot
Swollen neck and face
Not hungry, losing weight without trying
Feeling tired
People with these symptoms could have lung cancer, or it could be something else. If you have these symptoms, your best bet is to see your family physician. The doctor can say for sure what’s causing the symptoms and how to treat them.
More about lung cancer:
Diagnosing lung cancer
Treatment for lung cancer