It’s not unusual to feel out of breath every now and then, but if you notice that you’re feeling breathless more than usual then you should seek medical advice. It could be a sign of lung cancer.
06: Unexplained heavy night sweats or weight loss
Small changes in your weight over time are normal but if you’ve noticeably lost weight without dieting, this should be investigated by your GP.
Heavy night sweats can be brought on by infections and some types ofmedication. They’re also more common around the time of the menopause but heavy night sweats can also be caused by certain types of cancer.
