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Each of you knows how important it is to monitor your health. Experts remind us that there are certain signs that can help us learn about the development of cancer in its early stages. Not all symptoms clearly indicate the onset of cancer, but if you notice anything from this list, you should visit your doctor.
There are more than 200 types of cancer
The most common types we encounter include: prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, pancreatic cancer, uterine cancer, or colorectal cancer.
Symptoms of cancer
Because these types of cancer are difficult to detect, the survival rate is fairly low, so we will additionally tell you some symptoms that you should definitely recognize.
Rapid weight loss
You can lose weight rapidly with liver cancer, which stops functioning normally, lung cancer, or breast cancer. Further weight loss can lead to colon cancer.
You will feel weak in your body
Weakness, exhaustion, shortness of breath, fever, persistent infections — you will notice all these symptoms. They are often associated with leukemia or lung cancer, especially if you have trouble breathing too often.
Chest pain, persistent cough
These are additional symptoms of leukemia or lung cancer. In addition, you may have heartburn, which is usually a sign of gastroesophageal reflux, but can also be a symptom of esophageal cancer.
Intestinal problems
Bowel problems and gas are common with cancer. Changes in bowel movements are a sign of colon cancer, and bloating may mean you have ovarian cancer. A burning sensation when swallowing is most often a signal of the presence of throat or esophageal cancer.
Jaundice
The eyes and skin begin to yellow. This indicates a problem with gallbladder or pancreatic cancer.
Swelling
Any strange lump or swelling is a sign that you should definitely see a doctor.
If a swelling appears in the armpit area, it may indicate breast cancer. Any lump on the body that does not disappear within 3 weeks should be examined by the appropriate doctor. The same should be done if you have moles or spots on your skin.
Nails
If you have skin, lung, or liver cancer, your nails will indicate it. Dark spots will begin to appear on them, and the fingers will be pale, almost white. Abdominal or generally pelvic pain that lasts longer than a month may indicate ovarian or testicular cancer. In any case, you should consult a doctor.
Blood in the urine
Blood when urinating is a sign of serious health problems, indicating a urinary tract infection that may be the result of kidney or bladder cancer.
If you are in menopause but regularly notice bleeding, it can serve as a signal for endometrial cancer. If blood is visible in the stool, it is a sign of colorectal cancer. And finally, vomiting or coughing are symptoms of stomach, esophageal, or lung cancer, while heavy bleeding is a sign of leukemia.
