A lung cancer campaign launched in Britain recommends that people who have had persistent cough for three weeks or more should contact their doctor.

One of the reasons for the low survival rate was because less than 15 percent of the cases were diagnosed in the ‘early stage’ during which the cancer can be treated through surgery, radiology or chemotherapy. This was because patients are generally unaware about the symptoms of the condition and often go to the doctors when their condition worsens completely.
With chronic cough being one of the main symptoms, the Be Clear on Cancer lung cancer campaign, which is aimed at people over 50 years of age, recommended that people who have persistent cough for three weeks or more should visit their doctors.
“More people die from lung cancer than any other cancer in England, but many people don't know the signs and symptoms that could save their lives. The message from this campaign is clear - if you have a persistent cough, go and see your doctor. The earlier lung cancer is diagnosed, the more likely that treatment will be successful”, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said.
Source-Medindia