Lung cancer is usually a long
term complication of cigarette smoking. It is a common cause of
cancer deaths in this country.
Symptoms
Symptoms are variable but
cough, chest pain, breathlessness and coughing up blood are all
common symptoms which are of concern and may indicate lung cancer -
but it must be stressed these are non specific symptoms which can
occur in other chest conditions as well. A chest X-ray is often one
of the first investigations if lung problems are suspected. A CT
scan gives a much more detailed view of the internal anatomy any
possible lung tumours.
CT
Shows a right sided lung tumour.
