Lung Cancer Symptoms: Common and Less Common Signs

Common Symptoms of Lung Cancer

• Breathing difficulties – shortness of breath, wheezing, persistent cough
• Chest pain – often worsened by deep breathing or coughing
• Coughing up blood or phlegm (hemoptysis)
• Hoarseness or voice changes
• Unexplained weight loss
• Fatigue and weakness
• Fever (low-grade, persistent)
• Night sweats

Less Common Symptoms

• Bone pain (may indicate metastasis)
• Headaches
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Nausea and vomiting
• Peripheral neuropathy – numbness, tingling, or pain in hands/feet

Note: Many of these symptoms can also be caused by other conditions. Persistent or worsening signs should prompt medical evaluation, especially in individuals with risk factors such as smoking history.