20 WARNING SIGNS THAT CANCER IS GROWING IN YOUR BODY
20 WARNING SIGNS THAT CANCER IS GROWING IN YOUR BODY
Don't just rely on routine tests to protect yourself from cancer. It's important to listen to your body and notice something different, strange, or inexplicable.
Here are some symptoms that are often overlooked:
1. Shortness of breath, shortness of breath
One of the first symptoms many lung cancer patients notice is shortness of breath.
2. Chronic cough or chest pain
Various types of cancer, including leukemia and lung cancer, can produce symptoms that mimic coughs and bronchitis. Some lung cancer patients report chest pain in the shoulder or down the arm.
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3. Frequent fever and infections
These can be signs of leukemia, a cancer of the blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. Leukemia can cause the bone marrow to produce abnormal white blood cells, reducing your body's ability to fight infection.
4. Difficulty swallowing
Swallowing is often associated with cancer of the esophagus and larynx and is sometimes one of the first symptoms of lung cancer.
5. Swollen lymph nodes or lumps in the neck, armpits, or groin
Enlarged lymph nodes indicate changes in the lymphatic system that can be a sign of cancer.
6. Excessive bruising or bleeding that won't stop
This symptom usually indicates something abnormal in the platelets and red blood cells, which could be a sign of leukemia. Over time, leukemia cells destroy red blood cells and platelets, reducing the blood's ability to carry oxygen and clots.
7. Weakness and fatigue
General fatigue and weakness are symptoms of many types of cancer, so you should consider them in combination with other symptoms. However, if you experience unexplained fatigue or trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor.
8. Bloating or abdominal weight gain
The majority of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer report unexplained bloating that comes on suddenly and lasts a long time.
9. Will not be able to eat
This is another tip for ovarian cancer; Women say they have no appetite and can't eat even if they haven't eaten in a while.
10. Pelvic or abdominal pain
Pelvic and abdominal pain and cramps can also be accompanied by bloating, which can be a sign of ovarian cancer. Leukemia can also cause abdominal pain due to an enlarged spleen.
11. Rectal bleeding or blood in stool
This is a common finding in the diagnosis of colon cancer. Blood in the toilet alone is reason for a doctor's visit and a colonoscopy.
12. Inappropriate weight loss
Weight loss is an early symptom of colon and other digestive tract cancers; This is a sign of cancer that has spread to the liver, affecting your appetite and your body's ability to get rid of waste products.
13. Pain in the stomach and intestines
Abdominal cramps or constant pain can indicate colon cancer.
14. The chest is red, sore and swollen
These symptoms can indicate breast cancer. See your doctor for unexplained breast changes.
15. Changes in the nipples
One of the most common changes women notice before they develop breast cancer is a flattened, inverted, or sideways nipple.
16. Menstrual periods that are unusually heavy, painful, or bleeding between periods
Many women report this as a symptom of endometrial or uterine cancer. If you suspect anything more than a normal heavy period, ask for a vaginal ultrasound.
17. Swelling of face shapes
Some lung cancer patients notice swelling, puffiness, and redness on the face. Small cell lung tumors often block the arteries in the chest, preventing blood from flowing freely from the head and face.
18. Non-healing, crusted lumps of skin that bleed easily
Find out about different types of skin cancer, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, and check your skin for any strange growths or spots.
19. Nail changes
Unexplained nail changes can be a sign of various types of cancer. A brown or black line or dot under the nail can indicate skin cancer, while newly discovered "clubbing" or an enlarged fingernail with curled nails at the fingertip can be a sign of lung cancer. Pale or white nails are sometimes a sign of liver cancer.
