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Other Symptoms To Consider |
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Written by Michael Kerry
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There are other cancers or conditions that may have additional symptoms and therefore need to be monitored. For example, Pancoast Tumors are a type of lung cancer that grows right at the very top of the lung. A tumor like this is very likely to have its own symptoms. In this case, those symptoms often including a drooping of the eyelid (usually just one of the eyelids), weakness in one of the eyelids, loss of sweating on one side of the face or a small pupil on one side of the eye (usually all occurring on the same side of the face.) This condition is also known as Horner's Syndrome.
Additional SymptomsStill there are additional symptoms of lung cancer to consider. These are often less likely to be instantly associated with lung cancer. Yet, often, lung cancer can produce a hormone that will enter into the bloodstream.
These hormones can do all sorts of things to the body including cause the following symptoms to happen.
- Muscle weakness in some or a group of muscles
- The feeling of pins and needles in the fingers or in your toes
- Numbness in your toes and fingers
- Swelling of the breast in men
- Blood clots can occur as well
These symptoms are called paraneoplastic symptoms. While these are symptoms that can be associated with lung cancer, most of them are rarely seen. If you are experiencing these or the other symptoms of lung cancer, seeking out your doctor's help as soon as possible gives you the best possible chance of overcoming the condition. Take the time to notice these symptoms. Many of them require treatment regardless. While lung cancer is a very serious condition, some of these symptoms can be easily treated and overcome. With treatment, most patients improve in the way that they feel. |