Everyone has a friend or family member with Cancer. And we all read about those cancers that we may have some familiarity with, so may feel we know what to look for. However, according to “Cancer Symptoms You Are Most Likely to Ignore” by Melanie Haiken from Caring.com and Yahoo! Health, you shouldn’t rely on tests alone, and there are some little-known signs of cancer you should note to ensure early detection and treatment.
Below is a very simple version of cancer symptoms indicated in the article; however, you should check out the more in-depth information through the links noted at the end of this post.
Breast Cancer:
Red, sore or swollen breasts and cellulite-like dimpled skin on the breasts
Nipple changes (flattened, inverted or sideways)
Itchy, scaly, crusty skin on nipple
Ovarian Cancer:
Bloating or abdominal weight gain not associated with period
Feeling full and unable to eat
Pelvic pain
Endometrial or Uterine Cancer:
Unusually heavy or painful periods
Spotting between periods
Lung Cancer:
Wheezing and shortness of breath
“Clubbing” of fingernails (fingertip enlargement with nails that curve over tip)
Thyroid Cancer:
Breathing problems
Hoarseness
Esophageal/Throat Cancer:
Difficulty swallowing or hoarseness
Heartburn or low-level pain in chest after eating
Leukemia:
Frequent fevers or infections
Achyness
Flu-like symptoms for an extended period of time
Weakness and fatigue
Colorectal Cancer:
Stomach cramps/upset stomach
Unexplained weight loss
Bowel problems such as constipation, diarrhea and changes in stool or frequency of stools
Pancreatic Cancer:
Fatty stools that are pale and smelly
Skin Cancer:
Changes in fingernails
Liver Cancer:
Pale or white nails
Stomach Cancer:
Abdominal pain that mimics gas or heartburn (usually goes away with antacids)
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“Cancer Symptoms You Are Most Likely to Ignore,” by Melanie Haiken, Caring.com via Yahoo! Health, October 7, 2011
http://health.yahoo.net/articles/cancer/symptoms-you-are-most-likely-ignore
