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Living with a lung cancer diagnosis can be challenging, but you don't have to face it alone. We’re here to support you with a welcoming and understanding community where you can connect with others who share similar experiences and find a safe space to express your concerns and find comfort.

 

Recognising lung cancer symptoms can be tricky. A persistent cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue can be mistaken for other ailments, but it is essential to take control of your health and get checked, just to make sure.

 

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What is lung cancer? 

What is lung cancer? 

Smoking vs Non Smoking Cancer 

Lung cancer is a condition where abnormal cells in the lungs grow uncontrollably. There are two main types

Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Lung cancer is a condition where abnormal cells in the lungs grow uncontrollably.

 

There are two main types

Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)



Smoking-related lung cancer is primarily caused by smoking tobacco, which contains harmful chemicals that damage the lungs.

Causes

  • Tobacco Smoke: Main cause due to chemicals like tar and nicotine.
     

Common Types

  • Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC): Fast-growing and aggressive.

  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): Includes types like squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma.
     

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Non-smoking lung cancer affects people who have never smoked, with different causes and characteristics.

Causes

  • Genetics: Inherited factors.

  • Environmental Exposures: Radon gas, air pollution.

  • Occupational Hazards: Exposure to substances like asbestos.

  • Secondhand Smoke: Inhaling smoke from others.
     

Common Types

  • Adenocarcinoma: Most common type in non-smokers.
     

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Science



Smoking-related lung cancer is primarily caused by smoking tobacco, which contains harmful chemicals that damage the lungs.

Causes

  • Tobacco Smoke: Main cause due to chemicals like tar and nicotine.
     

Common Types

  • Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC): Fast-growing and aggressive.

  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): Includes types like squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma.
     

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Non-smoking lung cancer affects people who have never smoked, with different causes and characteristics.

Causes

  • Genetics: Inherited factors.

  • Environmental Exposures: Radon gas, air pollution.

  • Occupational Hazards: Exposure to substances like asbestos.

  • Secondhand Smoke: Inhaling smoke from others.
     

Common Types

  • Adenocarcinoma: Most common type in non-smokers.
     

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  • Persistent Cough: If it sticks around for weeks, it's worth getting it looked at. It might start as a dry cough and gradually become more severe.

  • Coughing up Blood: Known as Hemoptysis, this can be alarming but is an important sign to discuss with a doctor.

  • Shortness of Breath: Could be due to a blockage in the airways or fluid buildup.

  • Chest Pain: Might feel like tightness or sharp pains in your chest.

  • Unexplained Weight Loss: Can happen because cancer affects your metabolism.

  • Fatigue: This type of tiredness is more intense and doesn’t get better with rest.

  • Hoarseness: Happens if the cancer affects the nerves controlling your voice box.

Spotting Lung Cancer 

Recognising the symptoms of lung cancer can lead to earlier detection, look out for the following symptoms.

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  • Persistent Cough: If it sticks around for weeks, it's worth getting it looked at. It might start as a dry cough and gradually become more severe.

  • Coughing up Blood: Known as hemoptysis, this can be alarming but is an important sign to discuss with a doctor.

  • Shortness of Breath: Could be due to a blockage in the airways or fluid buildup.

  • Chest Pain: Might feel like tightness or sharp pains in your chest.

  • Unexplained Weight Loss: Can happen because cancer affects your metabolism.

  • Fatigue: This type of tiredness is more intense and doesn’t get better with rest.

  • Hoarseness: Happens if the cancer affects the nerves controlling your voice box.

Spotting Lung Cancer 

Recognising the symptoms of lung cancer can lead to earlier detection, look out for the following symptoms.

Smoking vs Non Smoking Cancer 

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