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7. Unexpected Weight Loss

Unexplained weight loss is often an early visible sign of lung cancer and maybe the first indication that something is wrong. This symptom occurs due to appetite loss, changes to metabolism, muscle wasting, depression, pain, or difficulty breathing when eating. Unexplained weight loss is defined as losing ten pounds or more, or 5% of one's normal body weight in 12 months without actively trying to lose weight.

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