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Signs and symptoms of lung cancer

Common symptoms can include: 

  • persistent cough (more than 3 weeks);
  • coughing up blood or bloodstained phlegm (sputum);
  • chest and/or shoulder pains;
  • tiredness and loss of energy;
  • weight loss (for no obvious reason);
  • shortness of breath or wheezing;
  • hoarse voice;
  • a change in shape at the end of your fingers (clubbing).

If you regularly experience any of these symptoms, it is important that you see your GP.

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Resources for lung cancer support

There are a number of websites that provide information relating to lung cancer, these include:

This is not an exhaustive list and other sources of support in Northern Ireland can also be accessed via Northern Ireland Cancer Network and Useful links | Be Cancer Aware.