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Smokers Should Look Out For Signs Of Lung Cancer Senior Medical Officer at the National Chest Hospital Dr Terry Baker is urging persons who have been exposed to cigarette smoke over an extended period to look out for signs of lung cancer. Baker, who is a pulmonologist and internist, pointed out that the disease may present itself in a myriad ways, and early signs may often be attributed to other conditions. "The person may have a cough, or they may begin to cough up phlegm or mucous that has changed in colour or consistency, or they may begin to cough up blood. They may have chest pain or consistent hoarseness," she said. She warned, however, that persons may have pain in other parts of the body such as arthritis. "This is a particular arthritis or inflammation that we see affecting the bones and joints in persons who have lung cancer. The bones and joints may become swollen and very tender. "The cancer may spread to other organs; to the brain (the person...