John Cherrie Anyone who has had a cough for three weeks or more or has some of the other symptoms of lung cancer should visit their doctor. The things to look out for are:
- a cough that has got worse or changed
- repeated chest infections
- coughing up blood
- breathlessness
- feeling more tired than usual for some time
- losing weight for no obvious reason
- an ache or pain in the chest or shoulder that has lasted some time.
Detecting lung cancer early makes it easier to treat, and so seeing your doctor quickly may save your life.
If you know anyone who has any of these symptoms then tell them to go and see their doctor.
Download the NHS leaflet.Read more at: OH-world.org: Nine out of ten people don't know the early signs of lung cancer