Lung cancer: What to watch out for

By The Newsroom
Published 31st Oct 2010, 14:41 BST
Updated 31st Oct 2010, 19:39 BST
The main cause of lung cancer is smoking, but 10 per cent of sufferers have never smoked. Early diagnosis is vital, and anyone with concerns is urged to see a doctor immediately.

The main signs and symptoms are:

• A cough that does not go away after two or three weeks.

• Worsening or change to long-standing cough.

• Repeated chest infections.

• Coughing up blood.

• Unexplained persistent breathlessness.

• Unexplained persistent tiredness.

• Unexplained persistent weight loss.

• Persistent chest and/or shoulder pain.

For more information visit www.roycastle.org.