A good quality of life is important for everyone. We know that the side effects and symptoms of lung cancer may make it difficult to get through the day.

Anorexia
Have you lost weight since your diagnosis? Are you having difficulty eating? Do foods taste different to you? Loss of appetite, also known as anorexia (an-o-rek-se-ah), is a common side effect of cancer and treatment.

Constipation
For those dealing with cancer, constipation is a common, and frequently more severe, problem.

Dyspnea
Shortness of breath is common for people with lung cancer.

Fatigue
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Chronic fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms and/or side effects of cancer and its treatment.

Neuropathy
Neuropathy means that something is wrong with nerve tissue. Although some people with lung cancer never develop this condition, it is a fairly common occurrence