Simple ‘Finger Test’ Could Reveal Early Signs of Lung Cancer — Check Yours at Home

A Real-Life Example

Brian Gemmell, a lung cancer survivor, knows firsthand how important this simple check can be. He had no cough or chest pain — only swollen fingers. When his GP noticed the clubbing and sent him for an X-ray, it revealed early-stage lung cancer, still confined to one lung.

“Go and see your doctor if you’ve got anything that concerns you — that’s what a GP is for,” Brian advised. “Go as soon as you can.”