10 Symptoms of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Chest pain. NSCLC can cause discomfort or pain in the chest, back, or shoulders. Unlike temporary muscle pain, this pain is often persistent. It may be sharp, dull, or pressure-like, and it often worsens with deep breathing, coughing, or laughing. Some patients describe it as spreading to the arm, neck, or upper back.

Pain that lasts for weeks and does not respond to over-the-counter medications is a sign that should not be ignored.