Early symptoms of cancer are often ignored by patients because they can disappear by itself. Whereas the earlier the cancer is detected, the greater the patient's life expectancy.
11 cancer symptoms that should not be ignored :
1. Weight down unexpectedly Many women like to loose weight without exercise or diet, but these may be symptoms of cancer but is not caused by a hyperactive thyroid gland. Therefore, weight loss is unexpected and unintended should not be overlooked.
2. Bloating Perceived bloating constant for a longer period of time, should not be ignored. Beware of other symptoms such as pelvic pain, urinary problems, incontinence (inability to control bowel movements) and even a feeling of satiety without eating much. These symptoms may show symptoms of ovarian cancer.
3. Changes in the breast To raise awareness of breast cancer, women are usually looking for a bump, but this is not the only symptom. Women also have to be careful if there is redness and thickening of the skin of the breast.
4. Unusual bleeding If you experience any unusual bleeding among menstrual periods, then it should not be ignored. This is a symptom of uterine cancer, endometrial or colorectal cancer. If blood appears in the urine or feces could then be more than just hemorrhoids. This could show colon cancer, bladder or kidney.
5. Changes in skin Be careful on the skin changes such as excessive pigmentation, bleeding or the formation of a new mole. This can be a symptom of skin cancer.
6. Difficulty swallowing Difficulty in swallowing food or discomfort after swallowing the food, if it continues to happen over several days, then it should get a doctor's attention. This may show cancer of the esophagus.
7. Changes in the mouth If you are a smoker or consume any form of tobacco, then you will need to check any white patches on the tongue and the inside the mouth. This can be a sign of oral cancer or leukoplakia.
8. Persistent pain The American Cancer Society states that any persistent pain or pain in the body should be examined for signs of cancer, despite all the pain does not always show cancer development.
9. Changes in lymph nodes If there is enlargement of lymph nodes in the neck or armpit and lasted for more than a month, it is necessary to get medical attention.
10. Fever and persistent cough When the fever and cough occurred continually but not caused by influenza or other infections, then it could be a symptom of leukemia or lymphoma. Coughing can accompany a cold or the flu and fever, but if the cough persists for more than 3 weeks, then it should not be ignored.
11. Changes in testis Testicular cancer is more common in men in the age group 20 to 39 years. Testicular self-examination on a regular basis needs to be done and any changes in appearance should not be overlooked.