Cancer - Know the 10 Warning Signals
29 April, 2008 (00:13) | Medical Updates
Early detection of cancel can save lives.
- A sore that does not heal, changed color, ulcerates or bleeds.
- Unusual bleeding or discharge from any opening in the body, example, blood in the urine, stool, frequent or heavy menstruation.
- A lump or swelling that has progressively enlarged which may or may not be associated with pain.
- Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing.
- Change in bowel or bladder habits consistently for a duration of 2-3 months.
- Obvious change in the size or texture in a wart or mole.
- Non smokers’ cough or hoarseness of voice that persist for more than 2 weeks. Smokers’ cough that becomes intense.
- Unexplained tiredness and/or weight loss of 10% or more within a period of 3-6 months.
- Persistent pain or discomfort in the abdomen.
- Unexplained fever.
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