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People usually worry about lung cancer after signs and symptoms appear. Early cancer typically does not have symptoms. In fact, people can have lung cancer for several years without showing symptoms.
Could you have lung cancer? The short answer is maybe, but you need to get tested. Here are some symptoms you should pay attention to.
You may be surprised to learn that you cannot definitively diagnose lung cancer with a blood test or even a chest x-ray.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a group that recommends medical standards in the U.S., says the best screening test for lung cancer is a low-dose CT scan. But only if you meet some specific criteria. You should:
While smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. It’s not the only cause. Other risk factors include:
If you’re experiencing the symptoms listed above and have been exposed to some or all of the risk factors, you should discuss your screening options with your doctor. If you need a primary care physician, book your appointment online at gradyhealth.org, use MyChart, or call (404) 616-1000. We’ll arrange an appointment at a Primary Care Center near you. Doctors there can treat most conditions and provide access to Grady’s unparalleled medical specialty expertise.
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