7 CANCER SYMPTOMS THAT YOU SHOULD NOT IGNORE

Bodies are always changing. Sometimes the changes may seem normal yet they can be signs of cancer. The key is to pay attention to your body so you can notice when something's different, says Robyn Andersen, PhD, of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. Today will give you some of the tips that can alert you that you might be having cancer but do read more for some symptoms

1. Breast changes

Breast can have lamps and it is crucial to note that  breast lumps do not mean you have cancer but visiting your doctor to check them will leave you out of suspense and explain to you doctor about how you feel or any changes that might have occured on your  breasts. What to note on your breast is the

• Skin dimpling or puckering
• Nipples that turn inward
• Nipple discharge
• Redness or scaling of your nipple or breast skin

2. Period Bleeding

If you’re still getting periods, tell your doctor if you’re spotting between them. Bleeding that’s not a part of your usual monthly cycle can have many causes, but your doctor will want to rule out endometrial cancer (cancer of the lining of your uterus).

3.Skin Changes

A change in the size, shape, or color of a mole or other spot is a common sign of skin cancer. See your doctor for a thorough exam and perhaps a biopsy. This is one time you don't want to wait, Meyers says.

 

4. Blood in Your Pee or Stool

 

Talk to your doctor if you're bleeding from a part of your body that normally doesn't, especially if the bleeding lasts more than two days. This can also be a symptom of colon cancer. Bloody urine is usually the first sign of cancer of the bladder or kidneys.

5. Trouble Swallowing

Occasional trouble swallowing is nothing to worry about as you might be having sore throat or tonsils but when it happens often, especially with vomiting or weight loss it can be stomach cancer.

6. Mouth Changes

If you smoke, watch for white or bright-red patches inside your mouth or on your lips. Both can be a signal of oral cancer. Ask your doctor or dentist about tests and treatment even if you are not a smoker kind of person.

7. Cough

We can catch flue and cough but If you cough up blood, go to the doctor. A cough is the most common symptom of lung cancer.

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