What are the symptoms of lung cancer?  I haven't smoked in 16 years
but I did before that for 15 years and 5 of those years I smoked two
packs a day+.  I am going to a doctor tomorrow morning because I don't
feel well.  I've had a chest cold for several weeks and this past week
I've been coughing up grey phlegm and my chest hurts and I feel
terrible today like I could just keel over.  My chest has a strange
feeling and it isn't from asthma or anything like that although it
could be from an infection that I could use an antibiotic for. 
However, since I was such a heavy smoker (and I've known others who
smoked like I did and are dead now) I am a worrier about lung cancer. 
Thanks for your time!

Hello Allieboo,

I found several lists of lung cancer symptoms, and the following
symptoms were listed.
-A persistent cough, that tends to get worse over time.
-Coughing up blood (Hemoptysis)
-Swelling of the face/neck
-Recurring pneumonia or bronchitis
-Shortness of breath
-Wheezing
-Restricted Breathing
-Loss of appetite/weight loss (usually only in advanced lung cancer)
-Constant chest pains (usually only in advanced lung cancer)

In addition, the following are some other potential symptoms of lung
cancer
-Weakness 
-Chills 
-Swallowing difficulties 
-Speech difficulties or changes (e.g., hoarseness) 
-Finger/nail abnormalities (e.g., "clubbing," or overgrowth of the
fingertip tissue)
-Skin paleness or bluish discoloration 
-Muscle contractions or atrophy (shrinkage) 
-Joint pain or swelling 
-Facial swelling or paralysis 
-Eyelid drooping 
-Bone pain/tenderness 
-Breast development in men
(This list was taken directly from
http://www.oncologychannel.com/lungcancer/diagnosis.shtml)


Additional Links:

Oncology Channel
http://www.oncologychannel.com/lungcancer/diagnosis.shtml
Note:
I wasn't able to access this page directly. Instead, I used google's
cache of the page, at
://www.google.com/search?q=cache:Q8gv0UDQLSoC:www.oncologychannel.com/lungcancer/diagnosis.shtml+%22lung+cancer%22+symptoms&hl=en&ie=UTF-8

Lung Cancer Symptoms
http://www.cancercenter.com/lung-cancer-symptoms-g.htm

Understanding Lung Cancer - An Overview
http://www.cancerlinksusa.com/lung/wynk/symptomdiag.htm

Lung Cancer Symptoms
http://www.newhopehealthclinic.com/lung_cancer_symptoms_pictures_of_lungs.htm


Search terms used:

"lung cancer" symptoms


Please note:
I am not a doctor, and am not in any medical field. This information
came directly from the internet. I tried to
find several sources in order to verify the information, to some
extent. If you do experience these symptoms,
you should definitely talk to your doctor about it. He/She should be
able to properly diagnose whether you have lung
cancer or not. The earlier you detect it, the better your chances are!
:)

Good luck!!
JesusFreke

Hey Allieboo - It is much more likely that your symptoms are arising
from something completely benign.  Do not worry.  You are doing the
right thing.  Gotta get it checked out and treated, regardless of what
it is.  Keep the breathing machine going.

JCG