Lung Cancer Prevention Week

From August 19 to August 25, 2024, the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation declared Lung Cancer Prevention Week. The medical staff of the sanatorium "Krasivo" actively joined the information campaign. Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers. Lung cancer is more common in men. At risk are: smokers, workers with harmful working conditions, patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Symptoms of lung cancer The initial stage is almost asymptomatic, with the course of the disease the symptoms worsen, in the later stages they become unbearable. Shortness of breath and paroxysmal cough. Prolonged debilitating cough with greenish sputum or blood. Chest pain radiating to the neck, back, shoulders, which increases with coughing. Drastic weight loss. Such symptoms may be signs of respiratory diseases: bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis. Therefore, if you are suspicious, you should consult a doctor and undergo an examination. Undergo medical examination. The appearance of severe pain and sputum with blood are signs of neglect of the disease. The main thing is not to miss the initial stage of any lung disease so that the treatment is successful. Take care of yourself!