Question: is dry cough a sign of cancer?
Answer: Dry Cough & Mesothelioma. A persistent, dry cough is one of the most common symptoms of pleural mesothelioma and an early warning sign of the cancer. Coughing may occur in the early stages of mesothelioma and worsen as the cancer progresses. Tumor growth, pleural effusions and cancer treatment can cause dry cough.