2024-01-17 14:59:45
Lung cancer is one of the most feared. A total of 52,777 new cases were diagnosed in 2023, including 33,438 new cases in men and 19,339 new cases in women. A cancer whose symptoms are sometimes undetectable at the very beginning, unless you pay increased attention to your health. It is therefore particularly important to be alert to the slightest sign because early detection is essential. And one of them, particularly difficult to spot at this time of year, should not be ignored.
It’s regarding weight loss. So, if you are one of those people who are trying to lose the few pounds gained during the end-of-year holidays, be careful to differentiate between “desired” weight loss and “unexplained” weight loss. According to figures reported by the Mirror, regarding 60% of people with lung cancer reported losing their appetite and losing a lot of weight at the time of their diagnosis. Concretely, the body is no longer able to absorb all the fats, proteins and carbohydrates contained in the foods consumed.
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Contact your doctor if these symptoms worry you
Note that other symptoms are particularly significant of lung cancer such as persistent coughing, coughing up blood, persistent shortness of breath, fatigue and pain when breathing or coughing. If these symptoms worry you and they do not disappear, you should contact your general practitioner promptly.
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As recalled byHealth Insurance on its website, smoking, even if slight, considerably increases the risk of developing lung cancer. It is responsible for eight out of 10 cancers. We must therefore avoid, as much as possible, all forms of tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, hookah, etc.) as well as cannabis, which is also carcinogenic. Nicotine replacement treatments (chewing gum, patches, etc.) are used as first-line treatment for smoking cessation. Medication treatments may also be prescribed to relieve withdrawal symptoms, reduce the urge to smoke and prevent relapses.
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