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The Guildford Private
General Practice

Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Screening for those at high risk £635 (includes CT chest and consultation)
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Lung cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in the UK. Around 43,500 people are diagnosed in the UK each year.
Of these cases 9 out of 10 are caused by smoking and 3% by passive smoking.
However long you have been smoking, it is always worth giving up. Click here for further advice.
Lung cancer symptoms
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Coughing up phlegm (sputum) with signs of blood in it.
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A cough which persists for more than 3 weeks
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A change in a cough which you have had for a long time
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Chest or shoulder pain
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Breathlessness
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Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite
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Tiredness
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Persistent hoarseness
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Difficulty swallowing
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A change in shape of your fingernails
If you have any of these symptoms it is important to book an appointment for an examination. If necessary we can arrange a chest x-ray or CT scan on site.
CT scanning can also be offered as a screening test to those who are at high risk of lung cancer.