Early Warning Signs of Cancer You Don’t Want to Ignore!
Listening closely to your body can provide you with some clues that can help you spot
diseases - like cancer - that you might otherwise overlook.
Early detection is extremely important when it comes to cancer progression, so if you
notice any of these early warning signs of cancer, be sure to consult with your doctor!
Number 1 - Wheezing or Shortness of Breath
Take notice if you have these symptoms.
It might be asthma or some other issue, but lung cancer patients remember noticing this
as one of their first symptoms but didn’t initially connect it to cancer.
Number 2 - Frequent Fevers or Infections
Frequently, a sign of leukemia - a cancer of the blood cells, starts in bone marrow.
It causes the marrow to produce abnormal white blood cells that hinder your body’s infection-fighting
abilities.
Number 3 - Difficulty Swallowing
It is most commonly associated with throat cancer, but difficulty swallowing can be a
good indicator of lung cancer as well.
If you are having a hard time swallowing, visit a doctor as soon as possible.
Number 4 - Weakness and Fatigue
This is such a common symptom of cancer that it should be looked at in combination with
other symptoms to determine which it is.
Number 5 - Feeling Full and Unable To Eat
This is a sign of possible ovarian cancer.
A loss of appetite even when you haven’t eaten for a while is a tip-off.
Number 6 - Anorexia
This could be an early sign of pancreatic cancer.
A sudden disgust for coffee, wine or smoking can be linked to this as well.
It is in your best interest to visit a doctor.
Number 7 - Rectal Bleeding or Blood in Stool
This is a common sign of colorectal cancer.
Blood in the toilet should be a big enough sign to see a doctor immediately.
Number 8 - Lumps in the Neck, Underarm or Groin Area
Swollen lymph nodes indicate changes in the lymphatic system which can lead to cancer.
The sooner you visit a doctor, the better.
Number 9 - Excessive Bruising or Bleeding That Doesn’t Stop
This suggests abnormalities with the platelets and red blood cells, which can be a sign of
leukemia.
Leukemia cells crowd out red blood cells impairing your blood’s ability to carry oxygen, leading
to clots.
Number 10 - Bloating or Abdominal Weight Gain
Ovarian cancer patients are known to report unexplained bloating that came on suddenly
and continued for a significant amount of time.
Number 11 - Unexplained Weight Loss
This is an early sign of colon and other digestive cancers.
It is also a sign of cancer that has spread to the liver, affecting your appetite and
the body’s ability to get rid of waste.
Number 12 - A Red Sore, or Swollen Breast
These symptoms can indicate inflammatory breast cancer, unexplained changes should be mentioned
to your doctor immediately.
A nipple that appears flattened, inverted or turned sideways had also been noticed by
patients diagnosed with breast cancer.
Number 13 - Swelling of Facial Features
Lung cancer patients have reported noticing puffiness, swelling or redness of the face.
Small cell lung tumors commonly block blood vessels in the chest preventing blood from
flowing freely to the head.
Number 14 - Sore or Lump on the Skin That Bleeds, Becomes Crusty or Doesn’t Heal
Different types of skin cancer (melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma)
can cause these symptoms, so be aware of any odd-looking growths or spots.
Number 15 - Changes in Nails
A brown/black dot under the nail can indicate skin cancer.
Pale or white nails can be a sign of liver cancer.
“Clubbing”, which is the enlargement of the fingers with nails that curve down over
the tips, can be a sign of lung cancer.
Number 16 - Unusually Heavy or Painful Periods, Bleeding Between Periods
This is a common sign of endometrial or uterine cancer.
A transvaginal ultrasound should be considered if the problem persists.
Number 17 - Chronic Cough or Chest Pain
Leukemia and lung tumors (among others), show symptoms that can mimic a bad cough or bronchitis.
Some cancer patients also report a chest pain that extends to the shoulder and down their
arm.
Number 18 - Pelvic or Abdominal Pain
Pain and cramping in the pelvis can be linked with the bloating signs of ovarian cancer.
Leukemia also does this because it enlarges the spleen.
Number 19 - Pain in Back or Lower Right Side
This is often an early sign of liver cancer.
Breast cancer can also be linked to these symptoms, as a breast tumor can press backward
into the chest or spread to the spine/ribs.
Number 20 - Upset Stomach
Stomach cramps or a frequently upset stomach can be a sign of colorectal cancer.
These are the top early warning signs that cancer is growing in your body.
So, do not ignore them!
On the same note, having any of these signs doesn’t always mean that you have cancer.
They may be due to some other medical problem, or they may not be serious at all.
Only your doctor can tell you for sure!
Do you know about any other early signs of cancer that we might have missed?
If so, please share them in the comments below!
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