Unusual symptoms that may indicate lung cancer

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Cancer that occurs in a person's lung can manifested not only by coughing, some of its symptoms may seem unusual.

Lung cancer refers to a condition in which the abnormal growth of malignant cells in or around the lungs leads to the formation of a tumor. Most often, the disease is diagnosed after the age of 60.

As such, lung cancer is one of the most curable – but only if the treatment is started at an early stage. The problem is that it has no obvious signs until it reaches an advanced stage. However, sometimes, if the tumor is formed in the respiratory tract, the following symptoms may occur.

• Hoarseness in the voice.
• Constant cough with sputum and blood
• Confused breathing.

But this type of cancer also has symptoms that may seem unusual because they are not directly associated with the respiratory system.

Unusual symptoms . If the tumor is in the upper part of the lung, it can put pressure on blood vessels and nerves, causing pain and weakness in the arm. In addition, there may be a feeling of numbness, accompanied by tingling (as if the hand has been pressed by something for a long time).

Another sign may be a change in the tips of the fingers – they look swollen, enlarged.

Others possible symptoms of lung cancer are facial swelling, weight loss, fatigue.