Cancer Symptoms Warning Signs

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Losing weight without trying can be a sign of several types of cancer, including lung, pancreatic, stomach, and colon cancer. If you're not dieting or exercising and are losing weight rapidly, it could be a sign of an underlying health condition. Cancer cells use up a lot of the body's energy and can cause weight loss even if you're eating normally.

Losing weight without trying can be a sign of different types of cancer.

Fatigue

Feeling tired or weak all the time can be a symptom of many types of cancer, including leukemia, lymphoma, and colon cancer. Cancer cells can produce substances that cause fatigue and also cause the body to produce less red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the tissues. If you're experiencing constant fatigue, even with adequate rest, it's important to speak with your doctor.

Persistent pain in any part of the body can be a sign of cancer, such as bone cancer, ovarian cancer, or testicular cancer. Cancer can cause pain by pressing on nerves, bones, or other organs. It's important to pay attention to any persistent pain and discuss it with your doctor.

Pain

Skin changes

Changes in the color, shape, or size of moles or other skin lesions can indicate skin cancer. Skin cancer is often easily treatable when caught early, so it's important to regularly check your skin for changes and discuss any concerns with your doctor.

Cough that lasts for more than a few weeks can be a sign of lung cancer. The cough may be accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, and coughing up blood. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, it's important to talk to your doctor..

Persistent cough

Changes in bowel or bladder habits

Changes in bowel movements or urine output can be a symptom of colorectal, bladder, or prostate cancer. These changes may include diarrhea, constipation, blood in the stool, pain or burning during urination, or increased frequency of urination. It's important to discuss any changes in bowel or bladder habits with your doctor.

Difficulty swallowing or feeling like food is getting stuck in the throat can be a sign of esophageal or throat cancer. Other symptoms may include chest pain, chronic cough, or hoarseness. If you're experiencing difficulty swallowing, it's important to speak with your doctor.

Difficulty swallowing

Unexplained bleeding

Unusual bleeding or discharge from any part of the body, such as blood in the stool or urine, can be a sign of several types of cancer. It's important to pay attention to any unexplained bleeding and discuss it with your doctor as soon as possible.