7 WARNING SIGNS OF LUNG CANCER.

Here Are The 7 Warning Signs That Can Help You Detect Lung Cancer Before It's Too Late

We are all afraid of the word cancer, because we usually tend to associate that word with death. However, having the 'c' word doesn't always lead to death. If caught early, a person can still survive it. Although we can't control our genetics, we can try to prevent getting it by making healthy diet and lifestyle choices. Knowing the signs beforehand to try and prevent cancer from happening to you is the best way to safeguard yourself.

To better understand how we all can do our best to try and avoid getting cancer, perhaps it is better to understand how cancer really works first. We all know that we have cells throughout our body. Our cells die off, and then new ones replace the old ones. For the most part, this is a pretty smooth transition. Unfortunately, sometimes a disruption can occur mid-process, thus potentially causing a tumor to form.

Now just because a tumor formed, does not necessarily mean that this tumor is fatal. After all, there are two types of tumors, malignant and benign. Malignant are the dangerous ones because they can invade other tissues. Benign are considered more harmless than harmful. Depending on which one you have, and depending on how early you found it, can be the line you cross when it comes to surviving cancer or succumbing to it.

Cancer is a dreaded word that everyone wants to avoid, but the truth is that everyone should be aware of how cancer starts. There are signs that begin to develop that give off clues to our health. If we educate ourselves on the warning signs of cancer early on, in this case particularly lung cancer, our knowledge of the disease and knowing what to look for could in fact, in the end, save our life.

When it comes to lung cancer, there are warning signs you can look for in regards to this disease. If you are experiencing any of these signs already, it might not hurt to contact your doctor to get some tests done. Again, early detection can save your life.

Shortness of Breath - If you often struggle with having a shortness of breath, this could be a warning sign that you may have already started developing lung cancer. One cause of shortness of breath is from tumor growth, which we now know has a potential of leading towards cancer.

Wheezing - For some, wheezing is just caused by asthmatic symptoms. However, if you have never been diagnosed with asthma, it could mean something more. Wheezing reflects the passage of air through a narrow airway. If you notice that your wheezing is worsening, then it is definitely time for you to call your doctor.

Bone Pain - If you are feeling pain in your ribs, your backbone, or the bones in your thighs or hips, this could be another warning sign of lung cancer. Bone pain is known to develop if the lung cancer has already metastasized to the bones.

Persistent Cough - Having a cough could just mean you have a cold, or a tickle in your throat. However, if you have a persistent cough that has lasted longer than two weeks, this is something you should be concerned about. If you ever cough up blood, this is a bad sign and you should call your doctor immediately.

Chest, Back, Shoulder Pain - When someone with lung cancer tries to take a deep breath, chest pain can sometimes occur. The chest pain can then travel to your back or shoulders even. Although having chest, back, and shoulder pain does not always mean you have lung cancer, it doesn't really seem worth the risk to not at least get it checked out by your doctor.

Unexpected Weight Loss - Although we all love it when the scale just randomly decreases in our favor, it is not always a good thing to just suddenly lose weight. Unexpected weight loss is usually the first sign patients suffering from lung cancer will physically notice as a symptom. Loss of appetite and even gaining mouth sores from medication all can contribute to unexpected weight loss.

Headache - Headaches can typically be caused for any number of reasons, but having lung cancer can change the types of headaches you get. If you have a tumor on your lung, it can actually compress the blood vessels that carry blood to and from the brain, thus causing more frequent headaches than you are used to, with also varying tension levels.

If you have any of these signs, it would not hurt to reach out to your doctor to describe the symptoms you are experiencing. Further testing can be done to know for sure, and to hopefully give you peace of mind that you do not in fact have lung cancer.

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Early detection and prevention are key factors to keep in mind when it comes to determining if you have or might have lung cancer in the future. Consulting your doctor to express any concerns you might have, can never hurt your chances to surviving and avoiding lung cancer altogether