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Slides last updated: October 2013. NSCLC is most often diagnosed at an advanced stage. Many of the symptoms that do appear with more advanced disease can be mistaken for other illnesses 3 Bronchitis Pneumonia Consequences of cigarette smoking.

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Slides last updated: October 2013

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  1. Slides last updated: October 2013

  2. NSCLC is most often diagnosed at an advanced stage • Many of the symptoms that do appear with more advanced disease can be mistaken for other illnesses3 • Bronchitis • Pneumonia • Consequences of cigarette smoking Early lung cancer may not cause any symptoms.1 25% of people with lung cancer have no symptoms when lung cancer is diagnosed; the remaining 75% develop some symptoms2 • MedlinePlusMedical Encyclopedia. Lung cancer - non-small cell. Available from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007194.htm, accessed on 15/09/2013. • WebMD. Lung Cancer Health Center: Lung Cancer Symptoms. Available from: www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/lung-cancer-symptoms, accessed on 15/09/2013. • 3. Thomas K. Patient information: Lung cancer risks, symptoms, and diagnosis • (Beyond the Basics). Available from www.uptodate.com/contents/lung-cancer-risks-symptoms-and-diagnosis-beyond-the-basics, accessed on 15/09/2013.

  3. Some common NSCLC symptoms1,2 Mortality is greatly improved when lung cancer is diagnosed early. It is very important to discuss any potential lung cancer symptoms with a health care provider Worsening Long-Term Cough Loss of appetite Chronic Cough Recurrent Pneumonia Hoarseness Wheezing Shortness of Breath Constant Chest Pain Fatigue Weight Loss Haemoptysis Recurrent Bronchitis 1. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. Lung cancer - non-small cell. Available from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007194.htm, accessed on 15/09/2013. 2. Thomas K. Patient information: Lung cancer risks, symptoms, and diagnosis (Beyond the Basics). Available from www.uptodate.com/contents/lung-cancer-risks-symptoms-and-diagnosis-beyond-the-basics, accessed on 15/09/2013.

  4. Symptoms of metastatic NSCLC may vary widely Symptoms of metastatic lung cancer may vary widely and often coincide with the site of tumourmetastasis1 Dizziness Seizures Jaundice Lumps near the surface of the body, (lymph nodes) often in the neck or above the collarbone Headaches Bone pain Weakness or numbness of the arms or legs Bleeding or blood clots Clusters of symptoms or paraneoplasticsyndromes can point to a possible lung cancer1 • WebMD. Lung Cancer Health Center: Lung Cancer Symptoms. Available from: www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/lung-cancer-symptoms, accessed on 15/09/2013.

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