In its early stages, lung cancer may not cause symptoms. When lung cancer does cause symptoms, they may include:

• Appetite loss
• Bronchitis or pneumonia that keeps coming back
• Cough that won’t go away
• Coughing up mucus with blood in it
• Discomfort in the chest, especially if it is worse when laughing, coughing, or breathing deeply
• Fatigue
• Hoarseness
• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
• Unexplained weight loss
• Wheezing

Symptoms of Advanced Lung Cancer

When lung cancer becomes advanced, it can cause the following symptoms:

• Bone pain
• Jaundice (yellow tinge to the skin and eyes)
• Lumps near the surface of the body
• Neurological symptoms such as dizziness, weakness or numbness in a limb, headache, or seizures

Learn more about lung cancer:

• Lung Cancer Risk Factors
• Lung Cancer Stages
• Types of Lung Cancer
• Specialized Procedures for Lung Cancer
• Lung Cancer Facts
• Frequently Asked Questions About Lung Cancer Screening