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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
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 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.

 

 

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Learn More About Lung Cancer

What We Offer

Our providers use leading edge techniques to diagnose and treat lung cancer.

About this Condition

Learn about the symptoms, types, and diagnosis of lung cancer.

Patient Care Resources

Learn what to expect as you go through the early steps of your care.