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...Lung cancer, like most chronic conditions, does not affect everyone equally. Symptoms can vary from person to person, as well as at different stages of the condition. While there are...

...Lung cancer is an especially tricky condition, because it is often asymptomatic, or invisible, until it has become more advanced. Sometimes, there are small indicators a person may notice, but...

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...A performance status is a rating doctors use to design cancer treatments or discuss cancer outcomes. These statuses are a way to measure your ability to function in daily life...

...Screening is testing done before any symptoms  arise. The purpose of screening is to catch cancer in its earliest stages. Lung cancer causes more deaths than any other type of cancer. This is...

...The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) created the TNM scoring system to describe different phases of cancer growth, where: The TNM staging system is the most widely used cancer...

...Kidney damage is a possible complication that may be experienced by patients receiving treatment for lung cancer. The kidneys are the organs responsible for maintaining the proper balance of water...

...Some patients with lung cancer experience peripheral neuropathy, damage to the nerves. The peripheral nerves carry information from the brain to parts of the body and from those parts of...

...Some patients receiving treatment for lung cancer may experience changes to their vision, including blurred vision, double vision, or increased sensitivity to light. The side effects experienced are different and...

...Some people who undergo treatment for lung cancer experience side effects of problems with their memory or concentration. Patients may describe it as fogginess or a mental fog, and it...

...Several treatments for lung cancer can cause changes to the skin or create rashes on the skin. Skin irritations can include dry, itchy, peeling, or red skin. Some patients also...

...Some treatments for lung cancer can lower the platelets in the blood, which increases the risk of bruising or bleeding. Platelets are the blood cells that are responsible for clotting...

...Fatigue, a sense of extreme tiredness, weakness, or lack of energy, is a common side effect of many treatments for lung cancer. Resting or sleeping may not improve fatigue, and...

...Infections are conditions caused by microorganisms (germs). The most common causes of infections are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Infections can range in severity from mild to life-threatening. Patients with...

...Diarrhea and constipation are common side effects of many medications, including many treatments for lung cancer. Diarrhea is characterized as bowel movements that are loose or unformed stools. Diarrhea may...

...People with lung cancer who receive chemotherapy may experience mouth sores as a side effect of treatment. Mouth sores can range in severity from an inconvenience to becoming a severe...

...Patients who receive chemotherapy may experience side effects such as loss of appetite or taste changes. In addition to foods tasting differently, some smells may change. Taste changes are a...