| There are two types of lung cancer; non-small cell | | | | NSCLC your doctor will be able to perform the tests |
| lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). | | | | and give you an accurate diagnosis. |
| NSCLC is the most prevalent of the two with around | | | | 3) FATIGUE.- A number of cancers including NSCLC |
| 80% of lung cancer cases being this type. It begins | | | | can cause you to become fatigued. This is when you |
| when the cells of the lungs start to grow rapidly and | | | | feel tired and lack energy all the time, even if you |
| uncontrollably which ultimately leads to the formation | | | | have adequate rest. It is not fully understood why |
| of a tumour. This tumour continues to grow and | | | | non-small cell lung cancer leads to fatigue but one |
| damages the lung cells around it. NSCLC can go | | | | good theory is that the cancerous cells compete for |
| unnoticed but if you know what to look out for it | | | | nutrients at the expense of normal cells. This then |
| can be diagnosed and treated early. In this article I | | | | prevents the normal cells from growing and |
| will be discussing three of the possible warning signs | | | | functioning properly. If you feel extremely tired and |
| for NSCLC. | | | | these feelings do not go away even when you get |
| 1) CHEST PAINS:- Chest pain is a possible warning | | | | plenty of rest and sleep you should go see your |
| sign for non-small cell lung cancer. The chest pain may | | | | doctor. They will then be able to identify the cause |
| be constant or sporadic. Some chest pains will only | | | | of this chronic fatigue. |
| come about when you are breathing or coughing. | | | | NSCLC is responsible for approximately 40,000 |
| However, other chest pains will have no apparent | | | | deaths each year. However, it is much more |
| cause. If you notice any type of chest pain you | | | | treatable if it is caught early. If you notice any of the |
| should go and see your doctor right away. They will | | | | above early warning signs you need to consult your |
| then be able to determine the cause of these chest | | | | doctor right away. Although the symptoms may be |
| pains and let you know if they are related to NSCLC. | | | | unrelated to non-small cell lung cancer they are often |
| 2) COUGHING:- Any cough that lingers for more than | | | | your body's way of telling you that something is up. |
| a week or two usually indicates that there is a | | | | Your doctor will be able to see what is causing these |
| problem with your lungs. Some coughs will be basic | | | | symptoms and provide you with the proper advice |
| and just make your throat feel dry. However, other | | | | and treatment. |
| coughs will be more serious and cause pain or result | | | | Whilst every intention has been made to make this |
| in blood being coughed up. If you notice any type of | | | | article accurate and informative, it is intended for |
| cough that does not disappear after a week then | | | | general information only. Lung cancer is a very |
| you should inform your doctor. If any blood comes | | | | serious, life threatening condition and you should |
| up you should go see your doctor immediately as this | | | | discuss any concerns, treatments or lifestyle changes |
| is one of the more serious NSCLC symptoms. | | | | fully with your doctor. |
| Although the coughing may prove not to be linked to | | | | |