I've been having breathing issues and often get a congested nose. A doctor once told me I have sinus problems. I sometimes get headaches in the evening, but they're not too bad. Ive been smoking for about 9 or 10 years. Occasionally, I experience chest pain for a couple of days, but it usually just goes away and isn't that frequent. Should I be worried about lung cancer? What are the symptoms I should be looking out for?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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1+ Yrs

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if you are worried about cancer get ct scan of chest and

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Answered 04/07/2025

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