You may not experience any symptoms if you have stage 1 lung cancer. However, people with symptoms may notice persistent coughing, a cough with blood, and shortness of breath. Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Doctors may prescribe some imaging tests to help diagnose and assess the entity and stage of cancer.

There are available treatments for stage 1 lung cancer, and your doctor may suggest the most effective one for you, depending on the location and size of your cancer.

This article will explain the symptoms of stage 1 lung cancer, its causes, how doctors diagnose it, and how they may treat it.

If you have stage 1 lung cancer, you may not experience any symptoms. When symptoms start appearing, the cancer is often in an advanced stage already.

However, if you do experience symptoms, they may include:

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You may not experience any symptoms while your lung cancer is in its early stages.

However, the earliest symptoms of lung cancer may include:

Other lung cancer symptoms you can experience may include:

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Smoking is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, as tobacco smoke contains more than 60 different carcinogenic substances.

Cigarettes are the biggest cause of lung cancer. Also, smoking the following may significantly increase the risk of getting lung cancer:

Passive smoking may increase your risk of developing lung cancer, in particular, if you experience frequent exposure to other people’s tobacco smoke.

Radon is another source of risk. Radon is a natural radioactive gas. It comes from little particles of uranium you can find in soil and rocks. Breathing radon may damage your lungs and cause you to develop lung cancer.

Exposure to other chemical substances may enhance the risk of developing lung cancer. These substances include:

Stage 1 refers to the level of development and the cancer spread so far. Cancer stages include:

Your doctor will typically ask you about your general health and the symptoms you experience. They may prescribe you a blood test and spirometry to measure how much air you can breathe in and out of your lungs.

They also may require imaging tests to assess the presence of lung cancer and its dimension. These imaging tests may include:

The treatment for stage 1 lung cancer may vary depending on its location, primary type, your age, and any underlying health conditions. You may also consider quitting smoking before starting your treatment, as people who do not smoke typically experience better outcomes than people who keep smoking.

After assessing your overall health, your doctor will suggest the ideal form of treatment depending on your lung cancer.

You may require surgery. The surgeon may need to remove part of the lung or its entirety. They may also remove some lymph nodes to check for cancer. After surgery, you may undergo chemotherapy, which may lower the chance of cancer returning.

If you cannot opt for surgery, your doctor may suggest other types of treatment, such as:

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Stage 1 lung cancer is often asymptomatic. You may not experience any symptoms until lung cancer progresses to more advanced stages.

Smoking is the most frequent cause of lung cancer. Exposure to particular types of chemicals may damage your lungs and increase the risk of lung cancer development.

A cough with blood, persistent chest pain, a continuous cough, or frequent lung infections may be symptoms of stage 1 lung cancer. If you experience these symptoms, you may consider talking with your doctor. They may prescribe you some tests to assess your lung health.

Your doctor may prescribe you an X-ray, CT and PET-CT scans, or biopsy to diagnose and assess the stage of your lung cancer.

Treatment for lung cancer is available. It consists of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and radiofrequency ablation. Your doctor may suggest you the ideal form of treatment, depending on the location and the stage of your lung cancer.

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