03/11/2026
A persistent cough, coughing up blood, unexplained breathlessness or ongoing chest pain should never be ignored.
Lung cancer can affect people who have never smoked, and recognising symptoms early is important.
At Park Lane Practice and Phoenix Surgery, we encourage patients to contact us if they notice persistent or concerning symptoms.
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Lung cancer starts in the windpipe (trachea), the main airway (bronchus) or the lung tissue. Cancer that starts in the lung is called primary lung cancer.