Cancer is deadly, we all know it, but it is also deceiving as many of the early signs of cancer may be easily confused with those of other non-serious illnesses.
Here are some of the early signs of cancer that you shouldn’t ignore!
1. Unintentional weight loss
According to the American Cancer Society, one of the first signs of cancer could be the unexplained or unplanned loss of around 10 pounds or over. Weight loss is occurring in cancer due to the reduction in muscle mass and the weakness of the body as it is trying to fight against the disease.
2. Unexplained changes at the digestive system level
Diarrhea, constipation, frequent stomach discomfort, or other similar stomach disorders are cancer-related symptoms, as well.
3. Fever
Fever may signal an infection or illness, but it can also be a sign of cancer as the body is fighting the disease. However, is not a frequent sign of cancer but when it is not responding to usual medicines and last for long period of time without an explanation, then fever can be linked to cancer.
4. Unusual bleeding
Unusual bleeding, no matter where it occurs, may also be one of the early signs of cancer. Bleeding is linked to early cancer but also with cancers in their final stages and can occur internally or at the exterior.
5. Nodules
Breasts nodules are already known as a possible sign of breast cancer. But nodules may also appear at the testicles level in men or around the lymph nodes in both men and women.
6. Skin changes
A skin spot or a mole that are suddenly presenting changes in shape, color, size, and texture may also signal for cancer, especially for skin melanoma. However, don’t rush it to the hospital because it could be something else than cancer. Observe the evolution of the symptom and if it doesn’t heal for one month, then you should start worrying.
7. Chronic fatigue
Weakness and fatigue are symptoms of many types of cancer but are characteristic especially to Leukemia. If you always feel tired, although you are sleeping enough and you’re not stressed, go to the doctor because chronic fatigue can be one of the early signs of cancer.
