The signs of Cancer Frequently Ignored!

Compared with men, women are more concerned about his health. They are also cautious and want to see her when meeting a strange symptom in her body. Concern person on health is also associated with age. "Young people are usually more cool because it considers only parents who may be affected by the disease," said Mary Daly, Fox Chase Cancer Center oncologist, Philadelphia, USA.

Talk about strange symptoms on the body, here are the signs of cancer that need to be wary of. Although not specific, but the following symptoms are usually accompanied by other signs. Noteworthy is, the more premature known, the greater the chance of cancer cure. Video about the symptoms and the occurrence of cancer is here!

1. Weight loss without obvious cause
Every woman would want to lost weight without trying tired. However, the weight of business fell within a month without dieting or exercise, need to wary of.

"The weight that was suddenly dropped without explanation could be a sign of cancer or other health conditions, such as an overactive thyroid. To be sure consult a doctor," said Ranit Mishori, assistant professor of family health from Georgetown University School of Medicine.

2. Swelling in the abdomen
The appearance of swelling in the abdomen can be suspected as a sign of ovarian cancer. Another sign that accompany the abdominal pain or pain in the pelvis, urinary disorders and easy to feel sated while eating less. Beware of symptoms of swelling, especially when settled more than a week.

3. Breast changes
Although not routinely perform self-examination, in general, recognize the condition of her breasts. Therefore, do not joke when they appear signs of redness or lumps in the breast. Another sign to watch is the change in the nipple, the fluid comes (in women who are not breastfeeding), let alone who accompanied with itching.

4. Bleeding
Bleeding arising between menstrual periods should need to be checked by a doctor. "Whereas in the past is never the blood spots and now all of a sudden there is, then it could be something abnormal," said Debbie Saslow, PhD, director of breast and gynecological cancer from the American Cancer Society.

5. Skin changes
Be careful with moles or lumps on the skin. If more and more stretched, not symmetrical, uneven color, there is a possibility it is a skin cancer. The main cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet light and chemicals, as well as human papilloma virus infection.

6. It is hard to swallow
Complaints difficult to swallow is usually associated with disorders of the throat. However, symptoms of difficulty in swallowing can also be a sign of more serious problems, such as colon cancer.

Although not specific, but for gastric cancer in early stages often have symptoms of heartburn, difficulty swallowing, vomiting blood, weight loss, gastrointestinal bleeding, and anemia.

7. Changes in the mouth
According to the American Cancer Society, smokers need to be alert to the appearance of white patches on the tongue or plaques on oral mucosa, because it could be a sign of pre-cancerous condition called leukoplakia that can develop into oral cancer.

8. Coughing up blood
Lung cancer symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath, and bloody sputum. The symptoms of lung cancer is usually in accordance with the spread of cancer in the affected organs. For example, if spread to the brain, it can cause headache, seizures, or disorders of consciousness. While on the bone, can cause pain and fractures.

9. Fever is not clear
If the child is lethargic and pale, the fever is not clear why, in the skin or bleeding gums, there are lumps in the body or head, pain in the limbs, abdomen swollen or hard, parents should be alert and immediately took him to the doctor. It may be that it is a symptom of leukemia (blood cancer) or cancer of lymphoma (lymph nodes).

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