9 cancer symptoms are often ignored

cancer symptoms

Compared with men, women are more concerned about their health . They also want to be careful and consult when confronted with strange symptoms in her body . Concern person on health is also related to age . " Young people are usually ignored because only considers parents who may be affected by the disease , " said Mary Daly , oncologist at Fox Chase Cancer Center , Philadelphia , USA .

Talk about strange symptoms in the body , the following are signs to look out cancer . Although not specific , but the following symptoms are usually accompanied by other signs . Noteworthy is , the earlier known , the greater the chance of cancer cure.

1 . Weight loss without apparent cause

Every woman would want to lost weight without trying tired . However , the drop weight in a month without dieting or exercise efforts , need to watch out .

" The weight that 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 emergence of swelling in the abdomen could be suspected as a sign of ovarian cancer . Another sign is the accompanying abdominal pain or pain in the pelvis , urinary disorders and easy to feel satiety despite eating less. Be aware of the symptoms of swelling , especially when it lasts more than a week .

3 . Breasts change

Although not routinely perform self-examination , in general recognize the condition of her breasts . Therefore , do not take lightly when they appear reddish marks or lumps in the breast . Another sign to look out for is a change in the nipple , the liquid appears ( in women who are not breastfeeding ) much less itchy .

4 . Bleeding

Bleeding arising between menstrual periods should be checked to the doctor . " Whereas in the past never showed blood spots and now suddenly there is , then it could be something abnormal , " said Debbie Saslow , PhD , director of breast and gynecologic cancer at the American Cancer Society .

5 . Caucasian changed

Be careful with moles or lumps in the skin . If getting wider , asymmetrical , uneven color  , there is the possibility that a skin cancer . The main cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet light and chemicals , as well as infection with the human papilloma virus .

6 . Difficulty swallowing

Complaints are usually associated with difficulty in swallowing disorders of the throat . However , the symptoms difficulty swallowing can also be a sign of more serious problems , such as colon cancer .

Although not specific , but gastrointestinal cancer at an early stage often have symptoms of heartburn , difficulty swallowing , vomiting blood , weight loss , gastrointestinal bleeding , and anemia .

7 . Changes in mouth

According to the American Cancer Society , smokers need to be aware of the appearance of white patches on the tongue or plaque on the oral mucosa , because it could be a sign of pre-cancerous condition called leukoplakia that can progress to oral cancer .

8 . Cough bloody

Symptoms of lung cancer may include coughing , shortness of breath , and bloody sputum . The symptoms of lung cancer usually corresponds to the spread of cancer in the affected organs . For example, if spread to the brain , it can cause headaches , seizures , or impaired consciousness . While on the bone , can cause pain and fractures .

9 . Fever is not clear

If the child is lethargic and pale , unexplained fever , skin or bleeding gums , there is a lump in the body or head , pain in the limbs , abdomen swollen or hard , parents should be vigilant and immediately took him to the doctor . It could be a symptom of leukemia ( blood cancer ) or cancer lymphoma ( lymph nodes ) .