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In lung cancer, the appearance of malignant tumors in the lungs, is usually associated with cigarette smoking. Some other effects include:

Symptoms don’t show unless the tumor in lung has become large. Tumors in the lungs can cause cancer cells to spread to other parts of the body. The tumors create breathing and circulatory problems for the person with cancer.
 * Persistent cough that doesn’t go away
 * Shortness of breath
 * Chest pain that doesn’t go away
 * Coughs up blood
 * Swelling of face or neck
 * Unusual tiredness
 * Weight loss with unknown reason
 * Loss of appetite

This is a video of two young 13 year old girls talking about their addiction to smoking and its effects on them: []

Quiz Question: List five effects of lung cancer, and which ones are associated with respiratory or circulatory problems?