[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/most-common-signs-of-lung-cancer\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/most-common-signs-of-lung-cancer\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/most-common-signs-of-lung-cancer\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/most-common-signs-of-lung-cancer\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/most-common-signs-of-lung-cancer\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Man_Coughing.jpg"}],"headline":"What Are the Common Signs of Lung Cancer?","dateModified":"2021-11-11T14:38:23+00:00","datePublished":"2018-11-20T09:11:20+00:00","description":"Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer for both men and women. Familiarize yourself on the RCCA blog with the most common signs and symptoms.","articleBody":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNovember 20, 2018\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nIn 2018 alone, an estimated 234,030 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer in the U.S. Unfortunately, many of those cases won\u2019t be caught until the cancer has already progressed to an advanced stage, making treatment much harder. That\u2019s why RCCA is dedicated to making sure people know the early signs and symptoms of lung cancer \u2014 especially if you\u2019re a smoker or know someone who is.\nIf you suspect you might have lung cancer, don\u2019t wait. Make an appointment at your doctor\u2019s office to get your symptoms checked out.\nCommon Symptoms\nIt\u2019s normal for people not to have any signs of lung cancer at first. Also, symptoms are usually the same for both men and women, but every individual is different. For example, one person may experience all of these, while another only has one or two symptoms.\nIn addition, there are several different types of lung cancer, including the most common, adenocarcinoma. But, in general, the initial symptoms will be the same for all types. Here are some of the most common symptoms of lung cancer:\nLingering cough that lasts more than two weeks (dry or mucous)A chronic cough that suddenly becomes deeper or sounds hoarseA chronic cough that happens more frequently than normalA chronic cough that produces an unusual amount of mucusCoughing up bloodShortness of breath after doing activities you\u2019d normally do just fineUnexplained weight loss of 10 pounds or moreWheezing or whistling soundsFatigueWeaknessBody painHeadachesLoss of appetiteFever that comes and goesRecurrent respiratory infections, such as pneumonia or bronchitisPain in the chest, shoulders and\/or backRaspy, hoarse voice that lasts more than two weeks\nHigh-risk Groups\nBe sure to pay close attention to the symptoms if you have an increased risk. You\u2019re more likely to develop lung cancer if any of the following applies to you:\nSmoking history of at least 30 packs of cigarettes a year and currently smoke55 to 80 years oldSmoked in the last 15 yearsExposed to asbestos, smoke or radonExposed to secondhand smokeFamily history of lung cancerUnhealthy diet\nRemember, even non-smokers are still susceptible to lung cancer \u2014 especially women.\nwe are here for you\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.\nRELATED ARTICLES\nRegional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.\n\u00a9 2022 Regional Cancer Care Associates. 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