Lung cancer affects 38,000 people a year in the UK, making it the second most common cancer here.

There are two main types of primary lung cancer:

• Small cell lung cancer
• Non-small cell lung cancer

Treatment will be determined by diagnosis you can discuss this with you consultant/doctor.

Things to look out for

Symptoms include but are not limited to:

• A prolonged chest infection.
• A continuous cough or changes to a cough you have had for a long time.
• Changes to your voice – hoarseness.
• Coughing up blood.
• Weight loss and or appetite loss.
• Wheezing and shortness of breath.
• Fatigue (tiredness).
• Trouble swallowing.
• Pain (sharp) if coughing or breathing in deeply.