Lung Cancer Symptoms

Symptoms of lung cancer may include:

• a cough that won't go away
• recurring respiratory infections such as pneumonia
• chest, shoulder or back pain that won't go away
• unexplained wheezing
• shortness of breath or hoarseness
• coughing up blood
• swelling in the neck or face
• difficulty swallowing
• unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite
• increasing fatigue or weakness
• unexplained recurrent headaches
• seizures
• bone pain
  

Because these symptoms can be caused by many different conditions, it is important to see your physician if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.

If you are a patient or family member seeking information on the disease of lung cancer and/or its treatments, please view our Living with a Diagnosis of Lung Cancer educational booklet