{"id":2764,"date":"2021-11-17T13:45:23","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T13:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msd-belgium.be\/en\/?post_type=story&#038;p=2764"},"modified":"2021-11-22T15:57:27","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T15:57:27","slug":"at-risk-for-lung-cancer-know-the-signs-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.msd-belgium.be\/en\/stories\/at-risk-for-lung-cancer-know-the-signs-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"At risk for lung cancer? Know the signs &#038; symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"mco-f1-article-hero-block_6195026bab157\" class=\"mco-f1-article-hero mccberg-block\">\n    <div class=\"mco-f1-article-hero-content-container\">\n        \n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msd-belgium.be\/en\/content_topic\/health-awareness\/\">\n                    <small class=\"tagline\">Health Awareness<\/small>\n                <\/a>\n            \n        \n                    <h1>\n                At risk for lung cancer? 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went to an urgent care center for a COVID-19 test. I mentioned I had a persistent cough but couldn\u2019t recall how long it had been going on \u2013 and like many people during the pandemic, I put off going to the doctor to have it checked out. The COVID-19 test was negative, but a chest X-ray revealed a concerning mass on one of my lungs. Soon after, I received a diagnosis of stage four lung cancer.\u201d<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early detection of lung cancer is important<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, accounting for nearly 1-in-5 cancer-related deaths. Most lung cancers are not diagnosed until they have reached a late stage and are harder to treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to get our primary care visits back on track, especially if something isn\u2019t right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cMany are unaware of the importance of early detection and there\u2019s also very little understanding about lung cancer in general, including the signs and symptoms of the disease. Personally, I had no idea how prevalent lung cancer is among active, otherwise healthy, non-smoking women like myself. Had I been aware, I might have gotten my cough checked out sooner and maybe even been diagnosed at an earlier stage. That\u2019s why I am sharing my story to encourage people to prioritize their health and schedule their routine doctor\u2019s visits,\u201d says Annabelle.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognizing symptoms of lung cancer and knowing your risk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most common symptoms of lung cancer are an unexplained, persistent cough lasting more than three weeks or shortness of breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msd-belgium.be\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2021\/11\/are-you-at-risk.gif?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2769\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">While anyone can get lung cancer, your risk goes up if you are over 50 years old and:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>currently smoke or smoked in the past<\/li><li>have been around secondhand smoke<\/li><li>have a family history of the disease, such as a parent or sibling<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>*The above list does not include all risk factors for lung cancer<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t gloss over it: Schedule a doctor\u2019s visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we are starting to return to our regular schedules, it\u2019s time to tackle our health again. 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For example, does it need to be kept in the refrigerator?<\/li><li>Can I get this label printed in a different language?<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"border-top-1 border-bottom-1\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns border-top-1 border-bottom-1\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"32%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:32%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"mr-2 mt-2\"} -->\n<h3 class=\"mr-2 mt-2\">Establish a routine when you are at home and when you travel<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"mr-2\"} -->\n<h3 class=\"mr-2\"><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"mt-2\"} -->\n<p class=\"mt-2\"><strong>Take your medicines exactly the way your healthcare provider told you to. 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Plan ahead if you are going to travel:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Make sure you have enough medicine for your whole trip (take extra in case you need to stay longer)<\/li><li>If you are flying, pack your medicines in your carry-on luggage in their original containers so there\u2019s no problem going through the security check<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"mb-2\"} -->\n<p class=\"mb-2\">5. Ask friends and family members for help with your medicines if you need it. 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Here are a few tips on how to take care of your own health so you can be strong enough to care for your loved one:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. Accept offers of help from others and come up with specific tasks they can do, such as help with grocery shopping or other errands<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. Talk with your loved one\u2019s doctors and ask the questions that are on your mind<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. Be open to new technologies that might help you, such as apps for food delivery services and meditation<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. If the emotions of caregiving get in the way of your life, don\u2019t delay in talking with a mental health professional<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. Take breaks whenever you can - caregiving is hard work<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. Keep your loved one\u2019s medical and legal information organized and in one place, so it\u2019s up to date and easy to find when you need it<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Above all, don\u2019t forget to pat yourself on the back \u2013 caregiving is one of the hardest - but most rewarding - jobs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"border-top-1 border-bottom-1\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns border-top-1 border-bottom-1\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"32%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:32%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"mr-2 mt-2\"} -->\n<h3 class=\"mr-2 mt-2\">Caregiver resources<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"mr-2\"} -->\n<h3 class=\"mr-2\"><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"mt-2\"} -->\n<p class=\"mt-2\"><strong>There are many online resources to help guide you through the complex journey of caregiving. Here are a few we like:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"className\":\"mb-2\"} -->\n<ul class=\"mb-2\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/\">AARP Caregiving Resource Center<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiveraction.org\/\">Caregiver Action Center<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiving.org\/\">National Alliance for Caregiving<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:mccberg\/tab -->\n\n<!-- wp:mccberg\/tab {\"className\":\"mccberg-tab-content-3\"} -->\n<div class=\"mccberg-tab-content mccberg-tab-content-3\"><!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"border-top-1 mt-2\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns border-top-1 mt-2\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"32%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:32%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"mr-2 mt-2\"} -->\n<h3 class=\"mr-2 mt-2\">Just a little preparation can go a long way<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"mr-2\"} -->\n<h3 class=\"mr-2\"><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"mt-2\"} -->\n<p class=\"mt-2\">Before you have your next doctor\u2019s visit, take steps to make sure you make the most out of your time, and your doctor\u2019s, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;Below are a few things you can do to be ready to give and get the health information you need. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":691928,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.msd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/06\/Spot_RGB_patients-insight_02_teal-2.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-691928\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"border-top-1\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns border-top-1\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"32%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:32%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"mr-2 mt-2\"} -->\n<h3 class=\"mr-2 mt-2\">Before your doctor's visit<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"mr-2\"} -->\n<h3 class=\"mr-2\"><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"mt-2\"} -->\n<p class=\"mt-2\">1. Write down a few questions<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>What is the reason for scheduling the appointment?<\/li><li>How am I feeling and what symptoms am I having?<\/li><li>How can I take care of them?<\/li><li>What tests will I need?<\/li><li>What are my options for treatment, and how will they help?<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. When you schedule a doctor\u2019s visit, tell the doctor\u2019s office how they can help you<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>If the doctor doesn\u2019t speak your language, ask to have an interpreter at your visit<\/li><li>Ask if your doctor offers telehealth visits. More and more doctor\u2019s offices are using virtual visits (using a computer, phone or tablet) to make it easier for patients to get health care without leaving home. Ask if this option is available.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. Ask someone to come with you<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Consider asking a family member or friend to go with you to the doctor\u2019s visit to help take notes and remember what the doctor says<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. Prepare ahead of time if you are meeting with a new doctor for the first time<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Jot down a list of your symptoms or medical problems, plus the names, doses and timing of the medicines you're taking these days<\/li><li>Next, make a copy to give to your doctor when you arrive for your doctor visit and ask them to add it to your medical records<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. Don't be embarrassed \u2013 your doctor has heard it all<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>If you're planning to discuss a personal topic, one way to be more comfortable is to practice what you plan to say in advance<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"border-top-1 border-bottom-1\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns border-top-1 border-bottom-1\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"32%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:32%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"mr-2 mt-2\"} -->\n<h3 class=\"mr-2 mt-2\">At your doctor\u2019s visit, be an active partner in your health<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"mt-2\"} -->\n<p class=\"mt-2\"><strong>Talking to doctors can be hard, or you may feel rushed. 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