The Silent Lung Cancer Symptoms That Are Often Mistaken for Allergies, Asthma, or a Viral Infection

Dr. Ullas Batra (Co-Director – Medical Oncology & Chief, Thoracic Medical Oncology, RGCIRC) highlighted that a persistent cough, wheezing, or changes in the nature of a cough should never be ignored, especially if accompanied by blood in the sputum, chest pain, hoarseness, unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, or breathlessness. He emphasised that while these symptoms may have non-cancerous causes, they can also be early warning signs of lung cancer and warrant prompt medical evaluation for timely diagnosis and treatment.

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