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Lung Cancer

About this Condition

Overview Symptoms Risk Factors Types Diagnosis Stages Prevention

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Lung Cancer

About this Condition

Overview Symptoms Risk Factors Types Diagnosis Stages Prevention

Patient Care Resources

What to Expect Diagnosis Treatment Planning

Lung Cancer: About this Condition

Symptoms of Lung Cancer

Many early stage lung cancers can be detected by screening or incidentally as part of xrays done for other reasons. Lung cancers are often found after they produce discomfort. Signs and symptoms of lung cancer include:

A chronic cough
Coughing up blood
Shortness of breath
Respiratory infections that won’t go away
Chronically hoarse voice
Sudden, unexplained weight loss

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Clinical Trials for Lung Cancer

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Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.