There are times when the symptoms of cancer are obvious, but other times they are not always obvious, and it is a great pity that they are found late by the time the patient finds out.
The nine symptoms mentioned below are the possible manifestations of cancer. Of course, the opposite is not true. It cannot be said that having these symptoms is equal to having cancer, and these symptoms are not the official diagnostic criteria of cancer, so please do not panic.
Here I just want to remind you to pay attention to your health and not to ignore any physical discomfort. Even if it is not cancer, these abnormal body conditions should be taken seriously.
1.Long-term fatigue
Generally speaking, fatigue is caused by physical exertion and can be adjusted soon with good rest. However, extreme fatigue needs to be taken seriously.
The American Cancer Society reminds that leukemia, rectal cancer, stomach cancer, etc. may show long-term fatigue and weakness, and this feeling will not improve much even after sufficient rest.
2.Sudden weight loss
If you live a regular life and are not on a diet or losing weight, your weight generally will not fluctuate drastically.
However, if your eating habits and life rhythm have not changed, but your weight suddenly drops, you should pay attention to it. According to the American Cancer Society, esophageal cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer and many other cancers may cause sudden weight loss.
3.Pain
There are various causes of body pain, but the pain caused by cancer is characterized by continuous pain, which cannot be relieved even by using some basic pain medications.
According to the American Cancer Society, rectal cancer and ovarian cancer may cause back pain, while brain cancer may manifest as long-term headache, and early bone cancer and testicular cancer may also cause severe pain in the corresponding parts.
Please pay more attention to body pain, even if it is not caused by cancer, it is still necessary to pay attention to it.
4.Body lumps
Breast cancer and testicular cancer, for example, may cause lumps in the corresponding parts of the body.
However, lumps may also appear in other parts of the body. Once abnormal lumps appear on the body, the best way is to go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to rule out the possibility of cancer.
5.Lower limb edema
Cervical cancer in women may manifest as edema of legs and feet in the early stage. Of course, there are usually other manifestations, such as increased vaginal discharge, back pain, difficulty in urination, etc.
There are many reasons for edema, although only some of them are caused by serious diseases, we should still pay attention to the abnormal manifestations of the body.
6.White spots in the mouth
Oral white spots, the accurate term is oral mucosal leukoplakia. If it is a long-term smoker, the sudden appearance of white spots in the mouth and on the dental bed may be an early symptom of cancer.
Oral problems can be easily overlooked, so if you are a long-term smoker, you should pay particular attention to the changes occurring in your mouth. Although both male and female smokers may develop white spots in the mouth, this manifestation is more common in men.
7.Skin changes
Skin cancer is more common in Caucasians, but the nation should also pay attention to changes in their skin.
For example, moles on the skin: benign moles usually have uniform color and clear edges, but if moles suddenly become larger, change color, suddenly bulge, become blurred at the edges, ulcerate, or become painful, etc., they should be paid high attention.
8. Change of urine and stool
Have you ever paid attention to the situation of your urine and stool?
Early bladder cancer and prostate cancer may manifest as sudden increase or decrease in urination or painless hematuria, while colon cancer changes may manifest as blood in stool and frequent diarrhea.
9.Continuous fever
Fever is usually not caused by serious diseases, but if it does not go down after regular treatment, you should pay attention to it.
Fever is a regulatory mechanism of the body. Leukemia, lymphoma and many other cancers can affect the immune system, and the body may manifest as persistent fever in order to fight this problem.