Cancer Warning Signs

 

Detecting cancer early can make a real difference. Given that there are many different types of cancer, the symptoms for individual cancers vary. Yet, there are key warning signs and symptoms to look out for:

bathroom
  Bleeding when you go to the toilet
(and other changes in your bowel habits)

swallowing
  Difficulty swallowing
weight

  Unexplained weight loss
lump
  Unusual lump or swelling
bleeding
  Unexpected bleeding or blood
pain
  Unexplained pain or ache
tiredness rev
  Fatigue or a severe lack of energy
breathing
  Persistent coughing or breathlessness
night sweats
  Heavy night sweats
breast rev
  Unusual breast changes
mole
  New mole or changes to the appearance of a mole
healing
  A spot, sore, wound or mouth ulcer that won’t heal
appetite
  Appetite loss
indigestion
  Unusual heartburn or indigestion

If you experience any of the signs and symptoms, or spot anything that is not normal for you, do not ignore it. Seek medical advice urgently.

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