Before receiving a stage four lung cancer diagnosis, a woman posted a video alerting others to the frequent symptoms she experienced.

At the age of 34, Linda Chavez received a diagnosis of metastatic bronchial carcinoma, a type of lung cancer. After years of suffering from the disease, Linda’s diagnosis revealed that the cancer had spread to her brain and bones.

Linda records her cancer experience on TikTok—@younglungcancerisathing—where she hopes to raise awareness about lung cancer in those under the age of 50.

Linda describes the indications and symptoms she had previous to her diagnosis in one film.

Before receiving a diagnosis, Linda claims she had a mild cough for years, but over time, it became more severe and ‘piercing’.

“Eventually it was deeper [in my chest]; it felt very painful; it felt piercing in my chest,” she went on.

However, please do not ignore a persistent cough.

The most frequent sign of lung cancer is a persistent or worsening cough.

Headache

Linda claimed she awoke ‘every single morning’ with a headache for more than nine months, using Tylenol daily to relieve the agony.
Although headaches are not a typical indication of lung cancer, Linda’s disease has progressed to her brain.
The Mayo Clinic suggests visiting a doctor if you have a headache.
occurs more frequently than normal.
Is more serious than typical.
The condition worsens or does not improve with medication.
It hinders your ability to work, relax, or carry out regular tasks.
causes you distress.

Aches & Pains

Before receiving a diagnosis, Linda experienced a range of aches and sensations, including a ‘throbbing discomfort.’
“Number three symptom was pain in my bones and my body,” she told me. “[It was] kind of like when you stub your toe, that initial throbbing, pulsating pain.”
Tiredness and fatigue.
Linda noticed fatigue, which is a frequent symptom of cancer.
“Number four, I was very fatigued and out of breath. “I literally had to take shallow breaths because of the pain I was experiencing every time I inhaled or exhaled,” she said.
According to Cancer Research UK, cancer-related tiredness may include:
Energy is deficient, leading to a desire to spend the entire day in bed.
I need to unwind following a brief workout.

Struggling to sleep

Are you struggling to wake up in the morning, or are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, sadness, or depression?
Feeling breathless after doing little chores
Finding it difficult to focus.
Lost interest in sex
Negative sentiments regarding oneself and others.

Nausea

“The fifth and final symptom was nausea,” Linda clarified. I experienced intense nausea at the time of my diagnosis. It was due to brain cancer.”
Brain cancer can cause symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. This is due to the cancer taking up space in the skull and increasing the intracranial pressure.

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