Common signs and symptoms of lung cancer include:

• A cough that doesn't go away and gets worse over time
• Constant chest pain
• Coughing up blood
• Shortness of breath, wheezing, or hoarseness
• Repeated problems with pneumonia or bronchitis
• Swelling of the neck and face
• Loss of appetite or weight loss
• Fatigue

These symptoms may be caused by lung cancer or by other conditions. It is important to check with a doctor.

• Introduction
• Understanding the Cancer Process
• The Lungs
• Understanding Lung Cancer
• Lung Cancer: Who's at Risk?
• Diagnosing Lung Cancer
• Staging the Disease
• Treatment for Lung Cancer
• Treating Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer
• Treating Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Side Effects
• The Importance of Followup Care
• Providing Emotional Support
• Questions for Your Doctor

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Sources:
NIH