Top 10 Warnings Signs of Lung Cancer You Can’t Ignore

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8. Recurring Chest Infections

If you get numerous infections, such as pneumonia and/or bronchitis, that never really disappear or that keep coming back, you should tell you doctor as soon as possible.

9. Unexplained Weight Loss

Although losing weight can be attributed to many different health conditions, this is also another sign of lung cancer. If you are losing weight, feel fatigued, and/or experience weakness that you cannot explain, you should see your doctor immediately.

10. Irregular Breast Tissue

Cancer encourages the secretion of unusual or excessive hormones. When men develop abnormal breast tissue, this is normally due to lung cancer. Most men will attribute this to some other factor in their life, or they simply ignore it, but this would be a mistake. If you cannot explain a health issue, you should always discuss it with your doctor.

To lower your risk of developing lung cancer:

Stop smoking
Avoid others who are smoking
Have your home tested for radon gas
Avoid breathing in any type of chemical, including gasoline vapors
Eat a healthy diet with plenty of organic fruits and vegetables

Although lung cancer kills more than 1 million people each year, it is not a death sentence. Early diagnosis will give you more than a 50 percent chance of survival over those who ignore their early warning signs and wait to see a doctor until the disease has spread to other organs.

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