Reducing lung cancer risks
Using the message Early Detection Saves Lives, the campaign urges you to see your doctor straight away if you have any of the following symptoms:
A cough that doesn’t go away after two to three weeks.
Worsening of a long-standing cough.
Persistent chest infections.
Coughing blood.
Unexplained persistent breathlessness.
Unexplained persistent tiredness or lack of energy.
Unexplained persistent weight-loss.
Persistent chest and/or shoulder pain.
These symptoms may not be serious, in which case you’ve nothing to lose by getting them checked out. If they are serious, you’ve got everything to gain – diagnosis at an early stage could save your life.
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