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Symptoms of Lung Cancer, According to an Oncologist
Oncologist Stefan Balan, MD, shares some of the common symptoms of lung cancer and explains why screening is important.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on August 31, 2023For many health conditions, people first know something is wrong when they start having symptoms. This is not always the case with cancer. Symptoms of lung cancer, for example, may not appear until the cancer is spreading or worsening. Some people do have symptoms at early stages of lung cancer, but many do not.
To learn more about your risk of lung cancer, talk to your doctor. They can go over your risk factors, provide tips for quitting smoking, or let you know if lung cancer screening is right for you.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Stefan Balan, MD, EMBAStefan Balan, MD, EMBA, is the Chief of Oncology and Hematology at Winchester Hospital, Beth Israel Lahey Clinic, and was formerly at RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City, NJ.
References
American Cancer Society. (2023). Can lung cancer be found early?
American Cancer Society. (2019). Signs and symptoms of lung cancer.
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