Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed every year
A finger test which can be done at home could give people an early sign of lung cancer. - with lung cancer spreading quicker than other forms of the disease.
Some of the common symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing and a persistent cough with blood or phlegm. While many of the symptoms tend to be respiratory, there is one early telltale sign of lung cancer that appears on your fingertips - here's what you need to know.When you press your fingernails together, do you see a tiny diamond-shaped window of light.
Finally, the fingers may get larger and swell due to fluid collecting in the soft tissues of the fingers. While not having this diamond-shaped gap between fingernails doesn't automatically mean you have lung cancer, there is a possibility it's a symptom. So, the best course of action is to speak to your doctor if you spot it.
Early detection can help you get treatment earlier, with West Lancashire-based GP Dr Helen Piercy advising: "If you notice any signs or symptoms that concern you, see your GP.
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