An explanation of the 17 signs and symptoms of cancer
1. Abnormal periods or pelvic pain
Most women occasionally have irregular period or cramps. But ongoing pain or changes in your cycle can be a sign of cervical cancer, endometrial cancer or ovarian cancer.
2. Changes in bathroom habits
Major changes in bodily functions can indicate colon cancer, prostate cancer or bladder cancer, among other cancers. Important signs to be aware of include persistent constipation or diarrhea; black or red blood in your stool; black, tarry stools; more frequent urination; and blood in your urine.
3. Bloating
We all feel bloated now and then. But bloating for more than two weeks can be a sign of ovarian cancer, as well as various gastrointestinal cancers.
4. Breast changes
These include a new lump, dimpling, discoloring, changes around the nipple or unusual discharge. Although breast cancer mostly occurs in women, men can develop it too.
5. Chronic coughing
A cough that persists for more than two weeks, especially a dry cough, can be a sign of lung cancer.
6. Chronic headache
A headache that lasts more than two weeks and doesn’t respond to the usual medications can be caused by a brain tumor.D
