Fast Five Quiz: Metastatic Breast Cancer Signs and Symptoms

Elwyn C. Cabebe, MD

March 18, 2019

As with breast cancer metastasis to other locations, spread to the lungs may initially be asymptomatic. Shortness of breath that may be subtle and only upon exertion is the most common first symptom. Other symptoms include:

A persistent cough
Chest pain
Repeated infections (eg, bronchitis, pneumonia)
Extreme fatigue
Coughing blood
Wheezing
Hoarseness
Weight loss

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