If you are suffering from any minor health issue like pain, fever, cough, or any other health issue, it doesn’t mean that you should not take it seriously. These common health ailments may be the first signs of cancer, especially if they persist for a longer period of time, or if the condition worsens.
Researchers at the Cancer Research, UK, through their study found that more than half of the adult poplutaion had experienced the alarm bells for cancer, but sadly only two percent of them believed that these signs might lead to cancer. Having any of these signs do not necessarily mean that you have a cancerous tumour somewhere, but if any of these conditions are found to have no reason attached to them, then you might have to consult your doctor sooner than later.
Continue reading, to know about 10 early cancer signs that most people usually ignore.
Sudden weight loss without trying is one of the first noticeable signs of cancer. This sign is very common in people diagnosed with lung and breast cancer. Weight loss often happens, when the cancerous cells spread to the liver and have an impact on its functionality, particularly the functions related to removing toxins and regulating appetite. Sudden weight loss may also be the sign of digestive cancers.If you lose 10 pounds of weight in a month without any deliberate attempt to do so, then you should immediately consult a doctor.
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Fever is actually quite common in cancer, but it mostly occurs when the cancer cells have spread to other parts. Prolonged and frequent fever can be the sign of cancerous conditions like lymphoma or leukemia.
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If you feel tired or weak, even after taking proper rest and adequate sleep, then you should immediately consult a doctor. Fatigue mostly increases when the cancer grows. Colon or stomach cancers may even result in blood loss, which may make you feel tired and dizzy all the time.
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Shortness of breath can be caused by a variety of reasons. Facing problems while breathing can be associated with lung cancer. When a tumor in the lung presses against and narrows down the airway, the person finds it difficult to breathe.
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Coughing is a very common health issue during the cold and flu season. However, if it remains prolonged, it can be the sign of cancerous conditions like thyroid cancer, lung cancer, laryngeal, or lymphoma. This is a very common symptom that many cancer patients experience before and during the diagnosis of the disease.
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Although this may be due to some other reason, but if you consistently find it hard to swallow food, then this might be a sign of the cancer of the throat, stomach or the esophagus.
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If there are changes in the sizes of moles then it would rarely cause pain or any other serious health issue. However, doctors recommend cancer screening when you notice a new mole or changes in the size and shape of the existing mole. Also, if you see the clear boundary of any mole becoming blurry day by day, then please consult a doctor.These changes may be a sign of skin cancer, which if detected early, is easy to cure.
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Unusual changes in the sizes and shapes of fingernails can indicate the occurrence of several cancerous conditions like lung cancer, liver cancer, skin cancer and kidney cancer. Although, these changes can also be because of some other issue, but do not take any significant change in your nails lightly as these changes can be a warning sign. If your nail color becomes white, then it may be the first sign of liver cancer. Black or brown spots under your nails may indicate skin cancer.
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Bleeding from various parts of the body can result from various health issues, however, it also indicates the sign of several cancerous conditions. For instance, blood in the urine can be caused by kidney or bladder cancer. Vomiting blood may be a symptom of stomach, lung, or esophageal cancer. Bloody discharge from the nipples may be a sign of breast cancer. Abnormal bleeding from any part of the body needs to be checked by the doctor as soon as possible.
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Jaundice is a serious health issue and usually associated with the gallbladder or liver problem. However, it can also be the first sign of pancreatic cancer.
All these signs do not mean you have cancer, but its better to be just sure. If you find reasons for these conditions, good enough, but if any known condition is not found, and the symptoms stay for a longer period of time and worsen with time, then the first thing to be done is to get yourself thoroughly screened by a doctor. Cancer, if detected early, is curable.
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