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Are you coughing, wheezing, or having shortness of breath? These may not necessarily be symptoms of a lung disease, but it is important to understand your risk factors.

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Welcome to LungX

Take the LungX questionnaire to understand your lung health so you can determine the next course of action. Upon completion, you can download a summary of your answers and schedule an appointment with a doctor at your nearest clinic to help you discuss any concerns you may have.

About Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the lungs. Cancer from the lungs may spread to other areas of the body4. When this happens, it is known as advanced lung cancer or metastatic lung cancer.

In Malaysia, lung cancer was the third most common type of cancer between 2017-2021. Over 90% of lung cancer cases were diagnosed in the late stages (in Stage III or Stage IV)1.

Signs and symptoms of lung cancer can include 5,8:

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Persistent cough
Shortness-of-breath
Shortness of breath
Fatigue 1
Fatigue
Wheezing 2
Wheezing
Coughing-up-blood 1
Coughing up blood
Chest-pain 3
Chest pain
Hoarseness 3
Hoarseness
Weight-loss 1
Weight loss
Recurrent-lung-infections 1
Recurrent lung infections
Bone-pain 1
Bone pain

Those over the age of 409, as well as smokers or second-hand smokers10 are at risk of developing lung cancer. Other risk factors can include10:

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Exposure to cancer-causing chemicals such as asbestos, silica, and diesel exhaust
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Exposure to air pollution
Exposure-to-radon-gas
Exposure to radon gas
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Previous lung disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or lung infection11
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Family history of lung cancer
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer, although people who have never smoked can also develop the condition. Other risk factors that can increase the chance of developing lung cancer include exposure to secondhand smoke, radon gas, asbestos and other carcinogens, as well as family history of lung cancer.
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Yes, definitely! Did you know that one of the most common misconceptions is that only smokers can develop lung cancer? Other risk factors that can increase the chance of developing lung cancer include exposure to secondhand smoke, radon gas, asbestos and other carcinogens, as well as family history of lung cancer.
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Lung cancer symptoms vary from person to person. In most cases, symptoms do not always occur until the condition has reached a later stage. Some of the symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, weight loss, headache, a cough that doesn’t go away, and coughing up blood. If you or your loved ones are showing these symptoms, we suggest that you pay a visit to your doctor for a check-up.
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Not all lung cancers can be prevented, as some lung cancers develop in people without any known risk factors for the disease. But there are risk factors that can be controlled to reduce your risk for lung cancer such as staying away from smoking (or secondhand smoke), as well as avoiding exposure to radon gas, or other cancer-causing agents. Additionally, it is always recommended for everyone to lead a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly and adopting a healthy diet!
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There are a few ways you can reduce your risk factors of developing cancer. If you’re currently a smoker, quit smoking now; and if you’ve never smoked, don’t start. Also avoid breathing in secondhand smoke. If there is presence of toxic chemicals at your workplace, take precautions to protect yourself from exposure, such as wearing a face mask. We also recommend everyone to lead a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly and adopting a healthy diet consisting of more fruits and vegetables. However, it is important to note that lung cancer can sometimes occur in people without any known risk factors for the disease.
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Usually, symptoms of lung cancer don’t appear until the disease is already at an advanced stage. Even if lung cancer does cause symptoms, many people may mistake them for other problems, such as an infection, or the long-term effects from smoking. This may delay the diagnosis13. Some lung cancers are found early by accident as a result of tests for other medical conditions76. We recommend that you schedule and go for an annual medical check-up with your doctor.

MY-LAM-00207 Jun/2025