November – Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is Lung Cancer Awareness month.  Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK.

The symptoms of lung cancer can include:

• a cough for 3 weeks or more
• a change in a cough you have had for a long time
• a chest infection that does not get better, or repeated chest infections
• feeling breathless and wheezy for no reason
• coughing up blood
• losing weight for no obvious reason
• feeling tired
• chest or shoulder pain that does not get better
• a hoarse voice for 3 weeks or more.

If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to get them checked by your GP.

We have more information about the signs and symptoms of lung cancer.