Health Alert: Warning signs of lung cancer

During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a Rapides Cancer Center oncologist in Alexandria is urging people to recognize possible warning signs, including persistent cough, unexplained weight loss, coughing up blood and shortness of breath. Smoking causes about 80% of lung cancer deaths in the United States, according to the CDC. Annual screening is recommended for certain adults aged 50 to 80 with a significant smoking history.