| Lung cancer is one of the top killers in developed | | | | drainage of the upper part of the body is Superior |
| and of late developing countries. More than a | | | | Venacava. Pressure from the tumour can lead to |
| million deaths are reported worldwide. Smoking still | | | | impaired venous and lymphatic drainage leading to |
| remains the number one risk factor for lung | | | | swelling of the face and neck. |
| cancer. Other risk factors include passive or | | | | 3. Frequent pneumonia and other lung infections: |
| second-hand smoke, Asbestos exposure, Radon | | | | The tumour cells can trap bacteria and this results |
| exposure, and genetic mutations. Lung cancer | | | | in frequent lung infections and pneumonia. |
| remains one of the most preventive cancers and | | | | 4. Male breast development: Gynacomastia is the |
| yet many people are falling prey to this deadly | | | | name for development of breasts in men. Breast |
| cancer. | | | | growth is due to the presence of Oestrogen and |
| Early diagnosis still remains the mainstay in helping | | | | some lung cancers can produce amounts of |
| people with lung cancer have a longer life | | | | Oestrogen that stimulate breast development. |
| expectancy. There are some unusual symptoms | | | | 5. Hoarseness of voice: The tumour can press |
| of lung cancer that you should be aware of to | | | | upon important organs like the voice box or |
| help in an early diagnosis. | | | | nerves involved in speech and this results in |
| 1. Shoulder or upper back pain: Shoulder or upper | | | | hoarseness of voice. |
| back pain is an often unnoticed symptom of lung | | | | If you know someone who has developed these |
| cancer caused by the tumour pressing on the | | | | symptoms then there is a possibility that they |
| lining of the lungs. | | | | have lung cancer and it needs to be checked by a |
| 2. Swelling of the face and neck: The venous | | | | doctor. |