What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer With an MS Diagnosis?
thorax x-ray of the lungs image by JoLin from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a06/fo/fn/signs-lung-cancer-ms-diagnosis_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Lung cancer with MS Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating autoimmune disease that attacks the nervous system. While MS symptoms vary from person to person, many experience muscle problems like weakness, numbness and tingling, and bowel problems. According to a study conducted by the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics in conjunction with the University of Oxford, the risk of lung cancer is actually reduced in people who have multiple sclerosis, especially since many people with MS cease smoking. However, some people with MS do get lung cancer and their symptoms are in line with those who do not have MS. Breathing Problems New and persistent breathing problems are a potential sign of lung cancer. According to the Multiple Sclerosis Resource
