Cancer Symptoms Women Might Miss
Cough is normally a sign of a respiratory infection such as the common cold or flu. However, if your cough lasts longer than normal (more than two weeks) without other flu-like symptoms, it could be a sign of lung cancer. See your doctor if you have a long-lasting cough, especially if you’re coughing up blood.
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July 1, 2014