Early Signs and Symptoms of Cancer

As most cases in any disease are identified through its common symptoms likewise there are some body reactions which might be an early onslaught of cancer. It is crucial to look into such signs to avoid spreading of the tumor cells. Here is the list of early symptoms along with the type of cancer the signs are related to, for your knowledge.

Types of Cancer	Early Signs and Symptoms
Breast Cancer	A lump in the breast or underarm area (painless lump is more critical) Nipple turning inward Thickening of the skin on the breasts Nipples discharging blood
Throat Cancer	Difficulty in swallowing chewed solid food Unusual hoarseness in the voice Sore throat (which is usually ignored considering change in weather) Consistent pain in the throat and neck area Sudden weight loss
Lung Cancer	Breathing problem Non-stop wheezing and cough Fatigue and weakness Fluid in the mucus
Ovarian Cancer	Obstruction in bowel Recurring urine Weight loss Difficulty in eating Pleural effusion
Bone Cancer	Consistent pain in the affected area Developing lumps and swelling Deformation or fractures in the bone Numbness or tingling sensation in the bones Difficulty in movement
Blood Cancer	Dizziness Skin turning pale yellow Headache and chest pain Excessive bruising Excessive bleeding from the cuts Heavy menstrual flow Blood in urine and stool Swollen liver or spleen Unusual weight loss
Colon Cancer	Change in bowel movements Abdominal pain Rectal bleeding Blood in stool or stool appearing black Weight loss
Stomach Cancer	Heartburn and Bloating Bloody Stool Jaundice or Nausea Little or zero appetite Fatigue Excessive Stomach Ache Decrease in red blood cell count
Prostate Cancer	Blood in stool or urine Pain in the bones Hips, legs or feet feeling numb Erectile Dysfunction Pain while urinating Loss of control over bladder
Thyroid Cancer	Lump in the neck Swelling of glands and hoarseness Breathing Problem Difficulty in swallowing Cold and cough
Liver Cancer	Abdominal Pain Continuous vomiting Unusual weight loss Enlarged liver or spleen Swelling in the abdomen
Brain Cancer	Sleeping issue Depression Numbness in the face Difficulty in breathing Memory loss
Pancreatic Cancer	Change in urine color Bloody urine Stomach and Back pain Blood clot Indigestion Weight loss
Urinary Bladder Cancer	Swollen feet Pain while urinating Frequent urine Reduced urine Weight loss
Testicular Cancer	Lumps in the testicles Pain and discomfort in the testicles or scrotum Change in size of the testicles Blood Clot Chest Pain
Skin Cancer	Sore which is not healing for more than 10 days Red patches which bleeds easily Bump on the skin

You can see that there are few common symptoms which are repetitive in each type of cancer. Some of them are ignored and remain untreated for a long period of time. Yes, cough, weight loss or vomiting is not always cancerous but you need to keep track of the continuity, and it is advisable to undertake a full body checkup once every six months. Also, the symptoms are not restricted to the above mentioned list as there are other parameters as well, which we will talk about soon, in our upcoming blogs.

As per WHO, one in every 5 men and one in every 6 women are diagnosed with cancer. In which, one in 8 men and one in 11 women die from the disease. The earlier it is treated you are one step ahead in saving your life.

Be cautious!

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Early Signs and Symptoms of Cancer