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Chanel Georgina & Mya Bollan

The little known lung cancer symptom you can spot on your hands

A change in your fingers shape and size could be a sign of lung cancer, according to experts.

Macmillan Cancer Support pointed out the little-know sign of the disease, known as 'finger clubbing', that could see the tips of a finger or fingers become more curved or larger. The change may occur on both the right and left hand or either hand.

Lung cancer forms due to abnormal cells within the body which then form a lump in the lung, known as a tumour, explained Clinical oncologist Dr Neil Bayman. The most common symptoms include a lingering cough, trouble breathing and unexplained weight loss.

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