A new treatment for advanced prostate cancer has been approved for use in Scotland, giving medical professionals a new way to tackle the disease.
02.09.2022 - 15:41 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK, with around 48,600 people diagnosed with the condition each year.
While it can be hard to spot lung cancer straight away as there are usually no symptoms in the early stages, it is important to remain aware of potential warning signs.
It is also important to understand possible risk factors, as those who are at higher risk for the condition may want to get them selves checked out.
It comes after a 55-year-old dad from Cumbernauld sadly lost his life to lung cancer after going to the doctors to get his sore back checked out.
Malcolm MacKay had also been feeling tired and was suffering from breathlessness, but put his symptoms down to his asthma.
He was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and passed away eight weeks after diagnosis in the early hours of Sunday, August 21.
After reading about Malcolm's story, some may want to know more about lung cancer symptoms and risk factors. Here is key information about the condition.
There are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages of lung cancer. Many lung cancer warning signs can also be caused by other medical conditions.
However it is important to flag any changes that you experience to your GP as spotting lung cancer early can mean that it's easier to treat.
According to Scotland's NHS Inform, the main symptoms of lung cancer are:
Less common symptoms of lung cancer include:
If you are experiencing one or a number of these symptoms, you should get in touch with your GP who will examine you. If needed, they may carry out further tests or refer you to a specialist.
Dr Michael Gregory of the NHS says: "Early diagnosis saves countless lives every year, so it is important that should you have any symptoms of lung cancer,
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