Lung cancer is very common and ranks first in cancer-related deaths. Early diagnosis of this disease increases the chance of curing the disease. Although it is thought that the symptoms of lung cancer are experienced in the chest, small changes in the fingers are seen as an important symptom of cancer.
WARN ABOUT LUNG AND HEART PROBLEMS
Health officials at Cancer Research UK noted that some people have swollen fingers and fingernails, also known as fingernails. This condition, which is not cancer in most cases, can warn of serious problems in the lungs and heart.
CONTROL YOUR FINGERS
It’s not clear what causes clubbing, but research shows it may be caused by large cells, such as megakaryocytes, that get stuck in the tiny blood vessels in the fingertips. Experts say, “Finger clubbing is unusual. If you think you might have it and you’re worried, talk to your doctor.” says.
SYMPTOMS OF COMMON LUNG CANCER
- prolonged cough
- Getting short of breath doing things you used to do
- Sputum containing blood
- On the chest or shoulder
- Chest infections that keep coming back or a chest infection that doesn’t get better
- lose one’s appetite
- feeling tired all the time (fatigue)
- Lose weight