20 Warning Cancer Symptoms Many Women Are Most Likely to Overlook!
20 Warning Cancer Symptoms Many Women Are Most Likely to Overlook!
With cancer cases expected to rise over 50% over the next 20 years, you can never be too careful when it comes to prevention and detection. In the fight against this fatal disease, frequent screenings may not be enough. Make sure to listen to your body as the following symptoms could potentially be warning signs of the disease.
1. Shortness of Breath
Difficulty breathing, also known as dyspnea, could be a sign of a cancerous tumor blocking your airway.
2. Chronic Cough
For smokers, a chronic cough is one of the most common symptoms of lung cancer.
3. Frequent Fever
The occasional fever is a sign that your body’s immune system is healthy; however, recurring fevers with no obvious causes could be a early sign of leukemia.
4. Trouble Swallowing
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, can be caused by the presence of throat, mouth, or esophageal cancers.
5. Swollen Lymph Nodes
Cancer of the immune system, often referred to as lymphoma, can cause swollen nodes in the neck, groin, and underarms.
6. Excessive Bruising/Bleeding
Problems with excessive bruising/bleeding can often be linked back to cancer in the liver.
7. Weakness/Fatigue
Although weakness and fatigue can be caused by physical or emotional stress, constant fatigue is often one of the first signs of a developing cancer.
8. Bloating/Weight Gain
Frequent bloating and indigestion after eating are occasionally diagnosed as early signs of stomach cancer. Weight gain can also be caused by a cancerous mass in the stomach.
9. Loss of Appetite
Pancreatic and ovarian cancers disrupt your metabolism, often causing a loss of appetite. A constant loss of appetite could also be a symptom of an advanced cancer.
10. Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain alongside irregular vaginal bleeding may be a sign of cervical cancer.
11. Bloody Stool
Colon cancer, the 4th most common cancer in the US, often causes bloody stools.
12. Unexplained Weight Loss
Rapid weight loss is normally one of the first visible signs of cancer.
13. Upset Stomach
The most common early sign of stomach cancer is a heartburn-like pain after eating.
14. Swollen Breasts
Red, sore, and swollen breasts are symptoms of breast cancer, including the rapidly-progressing inflammatory breast cancer.
15. Unusual Nipples
Paget disease is a cancer of the nipple skin that may be related to regular breast cancer.
16. Heavy Periods
Abnormal and irregular heavy bleeding can be a warning sign of uterine cancer.
17. Swollen Face
Facial swelling can occur when tumors obstruct veins that travel from your heart to your head.
18. Sores That Won’t Heal
One classic symptom of skin cancer is a series of sores that produces constant crusting and bleeding.
19. Changes in Nails
Skin cancer can actually cause changes beneath your nails, causing drastic changes in appearance.
20. Back Pain
Pain in the lower right side of your back could be a sign of bowel or lung cancer.
Studies show that over half of cancer cases may be caused by a deficiency in Vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency, normally provided by natural sunlight, is often an overlooked cause of cancer and can be remedied easily. In the meantime, the following 12 tips can potentially reduce your risk of developing cancer.
- 1. Eat a balanced diet
- 2. Exercise regularly
- 3. Stop smoking
- 4. Limit alcohol consumption
- 5. Limit consumption of red meats
- 6. Watch out for pollution
- 7. Avoid sugary drinks
- 8. Lose weight
- 9. Filter tap water
- 10. Eat garlic
- 11. Drink milk
- 12. Stop tanning
The most important thing that you can do if you have these symptoms is to be cautious. Many of these symptoms are signs of other, less deadly diseases; however, make sure to stay alert and pay attention to your body.
American Cancer Society National Cancer Institute American Society of Clinical Oncology
