Cancer alert: If these 10 symptoms last more than a few weeks, it is advisable to get checked

Cancer can be sneaky, showing up with symptoms so subtle they’re easy to ignore

Finding cancer early makes it much more likely that treatment will work. There are early signs of cancer that are easy to spot if you know what to look for, even though cancer symptoms can be very different. If any of these last for more than a few weeks, don't wait, go see a doctor. Here, Dr. Tejinder Kataria, Chairperson of Radiation Oncology at Medanta – The Medicity, breaks down 10 early signs of cancer you shouldn't ignore. 

Unexplained weight loss

If you lose 10 pounds or more without trying, it could be a sign of cancers like stomach, esophagus, lung, or pancreas. Always check for other causes, but if you keep losing weight, you should see a doctor.

Persistent fatigue

 

Feeling very tired, even after getting some rest, can be a sign of many types of cancer, including blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. Get checked out if you are tired for no reason and it is affecting your daily life.

New or changing lumps

A new lump or swelling in the neck, armpit, or groin could be a sign of an infection or inflammation, but it could also be a sign of abnormal cell growth. It could be a sign of something more serious, like breast, testicular, or lymph-related cancers, if it feels hard, gets bigger over time, or doesn't go away. To figure out what's wrong, you need to keep an eye on its size, shape, and tenderness.

Changes in skin or moles

Keep an eye on your skin for new growths or moles that change shape, color, or size or start to bleed or itch. The ABCDE rule is very important for finding melanoma, asymmetry, border, color, diameter, and evolving.

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Seeing blood in your urine, stool, vomit, or cough can be scary and could mean you have bladder, colon, stomach, or lung cancer. Frequent nosebleeds or unexplained bruises could also be signs of blood cancers.

Persistent cough or hoarseness

If you have a cough that lasts longer than a few weeks, especially if it's dry or brings up blood, it could be more than just an infection. It could be a sign of lung, throat, or thyroid cancer. Tumors can cause ongoing irritation and coughing when they affect the airways or the tissues around them.

 

Difficulty swallowing or indigestion

If you have trouble swallowing or have heartburn or indigestion that won't go away, you may have cancer in your throat, esophagus, or stomach.

Changes in bathroom habits

Changes in bowel habits, like diarrhea that doesn't go away, constipation, or blood in the stool, or urinary problems, like pain or blood while urinating, can be early signs of cancer of the colon, bladder, or prostate. If these symptoms don't go away, they could mean that there is a problem with your digestive or urinary tract.

 

Persistent pain

Sometimes, cancers in the bones, ovaries, pancreas, or other internal organs can cause pain that doesn't go away in the belly, back, or joints. This pain doesn't go away like other aches do. Instead, it may get worse over time, which could mean that tumors are growing or putting pressure on the body.

  

Night sweats, fevers, or frequent infections

If you have low fevers, night sweats, or repeated infections that don't have any other explanation, it could be a sign of cancers like lymphoma or leukemia, which affect the immune system.

These signs don't mean you have cancer for sure, but they are important signs that something is wrong with your body. Detecting something early often gives you more treatment options, less aggressive therapy, and much better results.

Common forms of cancer

According to WHO report breast cancer is one of the most diagnosed cancer around the world, . Lung cancer is still the deadliest though, especially in places with a lot of smoking or pollution. Colon cancer’s also been showing up more, even in younger people. Prostate cancer hits older men the most, and stomach cancer, though less talked about, is still a problem in some Asian countries. What the WHO really pushes is early checkups, better food, and quitting tobacco. Those simple things, they say, can really lower your risk a lot.

Consult a doctor

If you notice these signs, it is important to talk to a doctor right away.

 

 

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11 Cancer Symptoms You Are Likely To Ignore

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Cancer is one of the most deadliest and scariest diseases. Diagnosis is always a huge shock.
Yet, many cancers are highly curable when caught early. That’s why it’s very important to be on constant alert for cancer symptoms.

 Here are the 11 cancer symptoms you should NOT ignore.
Pay special attention to the last one, since it can easily be misinterpreted.

1. Persistent fatigue

Persistent fatigue can be an important symptom of leukemia and colon or stomach cancers. It may manifest itself differently from everyday fatigue.
Cancer-related fatigue often doesn’t go away after a good sleep and lasts longer. Sometimes it is caused by blood loss that’s not obvious.

2. Unexplained weight loss

Most people with cancer are likely to lose weight at some point. If you don’t recall any specific reason, like exercising more, or changing diet, a rapid unexplained weight loss can be a dangerous sign.
An unexpected weight loss of 10 pounds or more may be one of the first signs of cancer and can be used to catch it early.

3. Unexplained thickening or lump

Examine your body regularly. A lump, or thickening may be an early or late sign of cancer and should immediately be reported to a doctor.
Pay extra attention to new lumps or thickening or those that are changing in size. Don’t stress over it too early though. Many of those changes in your body can be completely benign.

4. Constant pain

Although pain can be a symptom of a huge variety of diseases, it can also indicate cancer. If the pain is unexplained and doesn’t go away or get better with treatment, it’s a warning sign.
Depending on where the pain is localized, it can be a symptom of a brain tumor, cancer of colon, rectum or ovary.

5. Frequent fever

Almost all people with cancer are likely to have fever at some stage, especially if cancer affects the immune system.
Although fever is more common at late stages, it can also be an early sign of blood cancers, such as leukemia or lymphoma. In any case, if you often experience fever, especially you cannot understand a reason, best to seek medical attention

6. Skin changes

Skin cancer is considered to be the most common type of cancer and sometimes it can be difficult to recognize it in the early stages.
Anytime you have a freckle, wart, or mole that changes color, size, or shape, or if it loses its sharp border, then you should have it checked out for melanoma or some of the other types of skin cancer. However, besides skin cancers, other cancers can also cause skin changes. Pay attention to signs and symptoms which include: darker, yellowish or reddened skin, itching, bleeding, etc.

7. Change in bowel or bladder habits

If you experience long-term constipation, diarrhea or a change in the size of the stool, it may be a good idea to visit a doctor.
These are signs of colon cancer. Symptoms of bladder or prostate cancer include pain when passing urine, blood in the urine or a change in bladder function. Report these types of unusual signs to a doctor, however, keep in mind these could also be a signal of a urinary tract infection.

8. Nagging cough or hoarseness

A cough every once in a while isn’t usually anything to worry about. However, a persistent cough that doesn’t go away is a cause for concern.
Most coughs aren’t cancer, but it should still be evaluated by your doctor. Pay extra attention if cough causes pain in your chest, shoulder or back area.

9. Unusual Bleeding

Unusual bleeding is always something worth investigating, even if it’s not a sign of a cancer. However it can also happen in early or advanced cancer.
Coughing up blood, blood in the stool or urine, abnormal vaginal bleeding are all dangerous signs.

10. Indigestion or trouble swallowing

Indigestion issues that don’t go away could be symptoms of cancer. Potential causes are cancers of esophagus, stomach, or throat.
However, in vast majority of cases, indigestion or swallowing problems indicate something other than cancer.

11. Other Symptoms

These signs and symptoms we just reviewed are the more common ones, appearing in cancer patients. However, there’s a huge variety of other possible symptoms.
Swollen feet, for example, are not necessarily a symptom of cancer, but rather side effects from cancer treatments, but if you are experiencing unexplained swollen feet, best to consult with your doctor.
Overall, if you notice any major changes in how your body looks and feels, especially if the condition doesn’t go away for a long time – talk to your doctor.
Again, spotting cancer early can significantly increase your chances.


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