Noticing symptoms
Cancers and other diseases can cause symptoms. These are changes in your body that you notice. Examples of symptoms are having a cough, a pain or a lump.
Symptoms can be caused by many illnesses, not just cancer, but it is always best to have them checked out by a GP.
What you need to know
Lung cancer symptoms
Common symptoms that can be caused by lung cancer include:
- breathlessness
- a new cough or a change to an existing cough
- repeated chest infections
- coughing up blood
- chest pain
- unexplained weight loss
- lack of energy
- a hoarse voice
- problems swallowing
- loss of appetite.
If you have symptoms that you are worried about, even if they seem minor, you should go to see a GP. Don't be embarrassed to bring up your concerns.
Cancers that are diagnosed early can be easier to treat.
Cancers that are diagnosed early can be easier to treat.
Other resources we recommend
Use the following links to find out more about this topic.
Symptoms - Lung cancer
https://lungfoundation.com.au/patients-carers/living-with-a-lung-disease/lung-cancer/symptoms/
Introduction - Symptoms of lung cancer (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=X4E5WxphCCs
Next steps
What to do if you have symptoms
If you have symptoms that you are worried about, even if they seem minor, you should go to see a GP. Don't be embarrassed to bring up your concerns.
Remember, cancers that are found earlier can be easier to treat.
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Cancer Council Mon-Fri 9am-5pm13 11 20
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Lung Foundation Australia1800 654 301