How I Found Out I Had Cancer | Warning Signs
- Unexplained weight loss: This can be a sign that cancer cells are using up your body’s energy stores. Opens in a new windowwww.carehospitals.comUnexplained weight losspen_spark
- Fatigue: Cancer can make you feel tired all the time, even if you’re getting enough sleep. Opens in a new windowwww.revuegestion.caFatigue
- Pain: Cancer can cause pain in many different parts of the body. Opens in a new windowwww.mundodeportivo.comPain
- Fever: A fever can be a sign that your body is fighting an infection, but it can also be a sign of cancer. Opens in a new windowmedlineplus.govFever
- Night sweats: These are heavy sweats that happen at night. They can be a sign of cancer or of another medical condition. Opens in a new windowverywellhealth.comNight sweats
- Skin changes: Cancer can cause changes to your skin, such as a new mole, a change in the size or shape of an existing mole, or a sore that doesn’t heal.
- Changes in bowel or bladder habits: Cancer can cause changes in the way your bowels or bladder work, such as constipation, diarrhea, or blood in your stool or urine. Opens in a new windowchevron_rightwww.osmosis.orgChanges in bladder habits cancer
- Unusual bleeding or discharge: Cancer can cause unusual bleeding or discharge from any part of your body, such as your breasts, rectum, or vagina. Opens in a new windowwww.wci.co.inUnusual bleeding cancer
- Lump: A lump in your breast, testicle, or other part of your body can be a sign of cancer. However, lumps can also be caused by many other conditions. Opens in a new windowwww.healthline.comLump cancer
- Loss of appetite: Cancer can make you lose your appetite or feel full even though you haven’t eaten much. Opens in a new windowcansa.org.zaLoss of appetite cancer
- Hoarseness: A hoarse voice can be a sign of cancer of the voice box (larynx). Opens in a new windowwww.voiceclinichyderabad.comHoarseness cancer
- Indigestion or heartburn: Cancer can cause indigestion or heartburn. Opens in a new windowwww.cancercenter.comIndigestion cancer
- Trouble swallowing: Cancer can make it difficult to swallow. Opens in a new windowwww.manhattangastroenterology.comTrouble swallowing cancer
If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to see your doctor to get a diagnosis. Early detection and treatment is the best way to improve your chances of a successful outcome.