*Don’t Ignore These 7 Potential Cancer Symptoms*
One of the tricky things about detecting and diagnosing some early-stage cancers is that, oftentimes, they don’t actually cause any symptoms, and if they do, they’re symptoms that are also commonly associated with a number of other causes and conditions.
This is one reason why it’s important for people to establish a primary care doctor that they visit annually, A doctor who knows your history and has a running record of your health can help determine whether changes to your body warrant testing or a visit to a specialist.
While all of the symptoms below could very well be benign or unrelated to cancer, they should definitely be brought to the attention of your doctor.
*1. A lump under your skin :* It’s often impossible to tell a benign cyst from a malignant tumor just by looking at it, so have any lumps on the breast, neck or genital areas checked out.
*2. A wart or mole that changes in appearance:* Lesions that are asymmetric or changing in shape, color or size should be looked at by a doctor.
*3.A significant change in bathroom habits :* This includes more frequent urination or always feeling like you have to go, or changes in your bowel habits (diarrhea or constipation) as well as blood in the stool or urine.
*4. Difficulty swallowing :* Cancers of the mouth, throat or esophagus can cause this symptom.
*5. A sore that won’t heal Or one that heals and then bleeds again :*
*6. Unusual bleeding or discharge :* Talk to your doctor if you experience spontaneous nipple discharge or odorous vaginal discharge.
*7.Chronic cough or hoarseness :* — especially if you’re coughing up blood or also experience chest pain or shortness of breath.
_If you experience any of these symptoms, be sure to log them in some way, so that you can have a thorough conversation_ _with your doctor about how often symptoms occur and how long they’ve been happening._
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