Lung cancer warning – the one eye colour that could be a sign of a deadly tumour

Lung cancer is one of the most serious types of cancer to be diagnosed, as it’s usually difficult to spot until it has spread to other parts of the body. But, it’s also one of the most common to be diagnosed in the UK, warned the NHS. Signs of the disease only tend to reveal themselves once the cancer has spread through the lungs. You could be at risk of deadly lung cancer symptoms if you notice your eyes have turned a yellow colour, it’s been revealed.

A yellowing of the eyes could be a sign of lung cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.

It’s part of a condition known as jaundice, which may be a sign that lung cancer has spread to the liver.

You may also notice that your skin has turned a shade of yellow, or that your urine is slightly darker than normal.

“Most lung cancers do not cause any symptoms until they have spread, but some people with early lung cancer do have symptoms,” said the American Cancer Society.

“If you go to your doctor when you first notice symptoms, your cancer might be diagnosed at an earlier stage, when treatment is more likely to be effective.

“If lung cancer spreads to distant organs, it may cause yellowing of the skin and eyes [jaundice], from cancer spread to the liver.”

The NHS added: “Jaundice is caused by the build-up in your body of a yellow substance called bilirubin.

“It can be a sign of something serious, such as liver disease, so you need to get urgent medical help.”

Other warning signs of jaundice include having itchy skin, or passing paler-coloured stools than normal, it said.

You should dial 111 straight away if you think you may have jaundice. They can provide advice on what to do next, said the NHS.

Your jaundice could also be caused by gallstones, alcoholic liver disease, pancreatitis, hepatitis, or sickle cell disease.

Other lung cancer symptoms include having a cough that won’t go away, hoarseness, or feeling short of breath.

You should speak to a doctor if you’re worried about the signs or symptoms of lung cancer.

Around 45,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer in the UK every year.

The outlook for lung cancer isn’t as good as other types of cancer, as the symptoms are usually only spotted in its later stages.

About one in three patients live for at least a year after their diagnosis, while one in 20 live for another 10 years.

source: express.co.uk