Cancer Symptoms

May 28th, 2008 by admin

Welcome to Cancer Symptoms Page. This site is created for patients and caregivers to provide information on various types of cancer symptoms. Since prevention is the most important cancer-fighting tool, it is important that cancer is detected as early as possible before it reaches the next stage.

Cancer is the second most common cause of death after heart disease. Cancer is more curable if detected early. Cancer has no exclusive symptoms. But if you have any of the following cancer symptoms, you should see a doctor for further evaluation.

Common cancer symptoms are as follows:

1.                    Lack or loss of appetite (Anorexia)

2.                    Difficulty with thinking ability or memory loss

3.                    Persistent cough or blood-tinged saliva

4.                    A change in bowel habits

5.                    Blood in your stool

6.                    Unexplained anemia

7.                    Breast lump or breast discharge

8.                    Lumps in the testicles

9.                    A change in urination

10.                 Blood in the urine

11.                 Hoarseness

12.                 Persistent lumps or swollen glands

13.                 Obvious change in a wart or a mole

14.                 Indigestion or difficulty swallowing

15.                 Unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge

16.                 Unexpected weight loss, night sweats, or fever

17.                 Continued itching in your anus or genitals

18.                 Non-healing sores

19.                 Headaches

20.                 Back pain, pelvic pain, bloating, or indigestion

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