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What are the earliest symptoms of lung cancer?

Anonymous #1

Please tell me

Reply 1

Qsteve

probably asking that question :confused:

Reply 2

Anonymous #1

ok i guess no one wants to reply here so i will give a bit more info..

please refrain from any flames or unnecessary insults... trust me, it doesnt help anyone feel better, nor is it humourous

i'm a smoker who's trying to quit...

i just need to know what are the first symptoms that show that i have lung cancer or any other cancer caused by tobacco?

Reply 3

Qsteve

why the biscuit are you asking a forum of students this? either search on google or call nhs direct 0845 46 47

Reply 4

Anonymous #2

Google it if your brave enough and go and see your doctor.
Its a scary feeling.I know.

Reply 5

Qsteve

what the ***** are you talking about? you wierdo

Reply 6

Muse

How old are you, how many do you smoke a day and when did you start smoking?

Reply 7

Anonymous #3

Muse

How old are you, how many do you smoke a day and when did you start smoking?

I'm not the op, but I'm 17, started Nov 05, smoke about 15/20 a day.

Reply 8

The_Bear

Probably death if you continue to ask internet people for a diagnosis.

Reply 9

always + forever

OMG, you're very very very unllikely to get cancer from that! chill, chill.... yes, it is really really bad for you, but coughing in the morning, having a sore throat is pretty usual for most smokers who smoke as many as you, and while their lungs are prob ****ed, this does not necessarily mean they have cancer.

However, if you're coughing up blood get down the Dr's ASAP!!! Oh, and nicorette gum is good, if you're trying to cut down/give up*. And before I get totally flamed, I'm just trying to calm this person down they're obv worried and comments like 'smoking is dumb' coming from someone whose never tried either smoking or giving up are totally pointless.

*tried and tested by moi!

Reply 10

anjurdsg

Qsteve

what the ***** are you talking about? you wierdo

nice little red gem you have on top there... goes perfectly well with your attitude :rolleyes:

Reply 11

LadyEnglish

No one seems to have been a huge amount of help here except Mylla, so here are all the symptoms you would have to look out for if you suspected lung cancer.

shortness of breath
coughing up blood
chronic cough or change in regular coughing pattern
wheezing
chest pain or pain in the abdomen
weight loss
fatigue and loss of appetite
hoarse voice
clubbing of the fingernails
difficulty swallowing

Hope you're perfectly healthy :biggrin: