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Lung Cancer
Oncology/Pulmonology · Oncology
Severe
Severity
2.2 million new cases and 1.8 million deaths annually worldwide; leading cancer killer globally
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Oncology/Pulmonology
Specialist
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Warning Signs — When to Seek Immediate Help
- Sudden severe worsening of Lung Cancer symptoms not responding to prescribed treatment
- Difficulty breathing, chest tightness, or rapid heartbeat associated with Lung Cancer
- High fever (above 39 °C / 102 °F) that does not improve with medication after 24 hours
- Confusion, altered consciousness, severe weakness, or inability to stand or speak clearly
- Signs of rapidly spreading infection — increasing redness, swelling, or skin changes
- Symptoms occurring in infants, elderly (65+), pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals
- No improvement after 48–72 hours of prescribed Lung Cancer treatment
- New or different symptoms suggesting spread to other organ systems
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