16 Unexpected Lung Cancer Symptoms You Should Know About

Lung cancer doesn't always show obvious signs or symptoms until it's become more advanced. A cough that won't go away or shortness of breath without another cause are some of the more common symptoms you hear about. But, did you know there are several other surprising signs and symptoms that can indicate lung cancer?

What Causes Lung Cancer and Who Can Get It?
It's probably no surprise that smoking is one of the main causes of lung cancer.

Smoking causes 80% of the lung cancer deaths in women and 90% in men.
Men that smoke are 23 times more likely to get lung cancer.         
Female smokers are 13 times more prone to develop lung cancer.
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But non-smokers get lung cancer too — risk factors include extensive exposure to radon gas and worked-related exposure to carcinogens such as fumes. Non-smokers who are exposed to second-hand smoke have a 20-30% greater risk for developing lung cancer.

Lung cancer is most common in people over 65. However, younger adults can and do develop lung cancer, but less than 2% of patients are below 35. Learn more about the risk factors for developing lung cancer.