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arly symptoms and signs of lung cancer

There may be no symptoms at the onset of the disease. When present, common symptoms of lung cancer may include:

Coughing: This includes a persistent cough that doesn't go away or changes to a chronic "smoker's cough,” such as more coughing or pain.
Coughing up blood: Coughing up blood or rust-colored sputum (spit or phlegm) should always be discussed with your doctor.
Breathing difficulties: Shortness of breath, wheezing or noisy breathing (called stridor) may all be signs of lung cancer.
Loss of appetite: Many cancers cause changes in appetite, which may lead to unintended weight loss.
Fatigue: It is common to feel weak or excessively tired.
Recurring infections: Recurring infections, like bronchitis or pneumonia, may be one of the signs of lung cancer.

Signs of advanced stages of lung cancer

Advanced stages of lung cancer are often characterized by the spread of the cancer to distant sites in the body. This may affect the bones, liver or brain. As other parts of the body are affected, new lung cancer symptoms may develop, including:

Bone pain
Swelling of the face, arms or neck
Headaches, dizziness or limbs that become weak or numb
Jaundice
Lumps in the neck or collar bone region

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If you’d like to experience sustained energy levels throughout the day, try incorporating some of these foods into your diet.
If you’re interested in incorporating foods into your daily diet that will help to ward off fatigue, try bringing some of the foods below into your life.
Water
Before we discuss the positive impacts different types of foods can have on your energy levels, it’s important to note that dehydration might be the source of your tiredness. If you’ve slept well and still feel fatigued, your first line of defense should be to rehydrate yourself. A good rule of thumb is to simply always have a glass of water by your side and to replace unhealthy drinks, like soda, with water. And if you are drinking coffee, tea, or alcoholic beverages, try to pair each beverage with a glass of water for optimal hydration.
Banana
Sometimes it seems like bananas were designed for the sole purpose of being easily transported and carried around with us in our everyday lives as a spontaneous pick-me-up. The B vitamins in bananas will help to increase your energy levels and because they help to stabilize blood sugar while slowing digestion, you’ll feel full longer while getting all of the energy without the crash.
Chia Seeds
Omega-3s help your body to circulate blood, keep the brain active, and increase overall energy levels. You can get a great deal of these essential fatty acids from chia seeds. These seeds can easily be added into a smoothie, sprinkled on a salad, or baked into muffins or cookies, for instance.