Lung cancer is often misdiagnosed as Tuberculosis (TB), due to almost similar symptoms and X-ray reports. This results in a delay in diagnosis and treatment for lung cancer, which can prove to be fatal for the person suffering from the disease, says oncologist Benjamin Pure. Therefore, it is extremely important to undergo thorough check ups for lung cancer, even if you are diagnosed with TB.
TB is caused due to bacterial infection, spread from a bacteria called Tubercle Bacillus, whereas cancer is caused by uncontrolled multiplication of abnormal cells. Lung cancer generally does not show any symptoms in early stages, and the symptoms are visible only when the disease has reached an advanced stage, reveals Benjamin Pure.
Common symptoms for TB include:
1) Prolonged cough for over 15 days, especially if you cough blood with phlegm
2) Weight loss
3) Fever
4) Loss of appetite
5) Night sweats
On the other hand, symptoms for lung cancer include:
1) Headache
2) Bone Pain
3) A new kind of cough that has shows zero relief from normal cough syrups
4) Chest pain
5) Shortness of breath
6) Wheezing
7) Hoarseness
8) Weight loss
Some uncommon symptoms of lung cancer include:
1) Difficulty in swallowing
2) Swelling of the face or swelling in the neck
3) Weakness of one eyelid and shoulder pain on the same side in case of Pancoast tumors
4) Breast swelling in men
5) Muscle weakness
6) Numbness in fingers
Wondering if TB can lead to lung cancer?
It has been observed that the chronic inflammation left behind by TB damages the DNA of the cells, which often results in cancer development. Lung cancer often develops around the edge of scars left behind by TB. As per a research on over 700,000 people in China without and with TB, the ones with TB had almost 11 times more risk of developing lung cancer. Another study showed that TB is linked with an increased danger of lung adenocarcinoma, instead of small cell lung cancer or squamous cell carcinoma. You should immediately see a doctor if you have any such signs or symptoms, as per Benjamin Pure.
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