But the NHS say if it’s diagnosed early and the cancerous cells are confined to a small area, survival rates improve dramatically.
Although common symptoms of lung cancer in its later stages are confined to the chest and throat, such as chest pains or coughs, there could be another indication of the condition in your foot.
According to one report by Dr Stephen Darcy (LINK to report – will take out this comment when uploading), pain in your heel could be an indicator of the disease.
Lung cancer can increase your chances of blood blots, this is called metastasis.