EARLY SIGNS THAT CANCER IS GROWING IN YOUR BODY
Don’t rely on routine tests
alone to protect you from cancer. It’s just as important to listen to your body
and notice anything that’s different, odd, or unexplainable.
Here are some signs that are
commonly overlooked:
1. Wheezing or shortness of
breath
One of the first signs many
lung cancer patients remember noticing is the inability to catch their breath.
2. Chronic cough or chest
pain
Several types of cancer,
including leukemia and lung tumors, can cause symptoms that mimic a bad cough
or bronchitis. Some lung cancer patients report chest pain that extends up into
the shoulder or down the arm.
3. Frequent fevers or
infections
These can be signs of
leukemia, a cancer of the blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. Leukemia
causes the marrow to produce abnormal white blood cells, sapping your body’s
infection-fighting capabilities.
4. Difficulty swallowing
Trouble swallowing is most
commonly associated with esophageal or throat cancer, and is sometimes one of
the first signs of lung cancer, too.
5. Swollen lymph nodes or
lumps on the neck, underarm, or groin
Enlarged lymph nodes indicate
changes in the lymphatic system, which can be a sign of cancer.
6. Excessive bruising or
bleeding that doesn’t stop
This symptom usually suggests
something abnormal happening with the platelets and red blood cells, which can
be a sign of leukemia. Over time, leukemia cells crowd out red blood cells and
platelets, impairing your blood’s ability to carry oxygen and clot.
7. Weakness and fatigue
Generalized fatigue and
weakness is a symptom of so many different kinds of cancer that you’ll need to
look at it in combination with other symptoms. But any time you feel exhausted
without explanation and it doesn’t respond to getting more sleep, talk to your
doctor.
8. Bloating or abdominal
weight gain
Women diagnosed with ovarian
cancer overwhelmingly report unexplained abdominal bloating that came on fairly
suddenly and continued on and off over a long period of time.
9. Feeling full and unable to
eat
This is another tip-off to
ovarian cancer; women say they have no appetite and can’t eat, even when they
haven’t eaten for some time.
10. Pelvic or abdominal pain
Pain and cramping in the
pelvis and abdomen can go hand in hand with the bloating that often signals
ovarian cancer. Leukemia can also cause abdominal pain resulting from an
enlarged spleen.
11. Rectal bleeding or blood
in stool
This is a common result of
diagnosing colorectal cancer. Blood in the toilet alone is reason to call your
doctor and schedule a colonoscopy.
12. Unexplained weight loss
Weight loss is an early sign
of colon and other digestive cancers; it’s also a sign of cancer that’s spread
to the liver, affecting your appetite and the ability of your body to rid
itself of wastes.
13. Upset stomach or
stomachache
Stomach cramps or frequent
upset stomachs may indicate colorectal cancer.
14.breast. A red, sore, or
swollen
These symptoms can indicate
inflammatory breast cancer. Call your doctor about any unexplained changes to
your breasts.
15. Nipple changes
One of the most common
changes women remember noticing before being diagnosed with breast cancer is a
nipple that began to appear flattened, inverted, or turned sideways.
16. Unusually heavy or
painful periods or bleeding between periods
Many women report this as the
tip-off to endometrial or uterine cancer. Ask for a transvaginal ultrasound if
you suspect something more than routine heavy periods.
17. Swelling of facial
features
Some patients with lung
cancer report noticing puffiness, swelling, or redness in the face. Small cell
lung tumors commonly block blood vesels in the chest, preventing blood from
flowing freely from your head and face.
18. A sore or skin lump that
doesn’t heal, becomes crusty, or bleeds easily
Familiarize yourself with the
different types of skin cancer — melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous
cell carcinoma — and be vigilant about checking skin all over your body for
odd-looking growths or spots.
19. Changes in nails
Unexplained changes to the
fingernails can be a sign of several types of cancer. A brown or black streak
or dot under the nail can indicate skin cancer, while newly discovered
“clubbing”– enlargement of the ends of the fingers with nails that curve down
over the tips — can be a sign of lung cancer. Pale or white nails can sometimes
be a sign of liver cancer.
20. Pain in the back or lower
right side
Many cancer patients say this
was the first sign of liver cancer. Breast cancer is also often diagnosed via
back pain, which can occur when a breast tumor presses backward into the chest,
or when the cancer spreads to the spine or ribs.
Whether you are a man or a
woman, it’s important to watch for any unusual changes in your body and energy
levels in order to detect any signs of cancer early on. The sooner you notice
there’s a problem, the sooner you can begin to take the steps necessary to promote
healing within your body.
Of course, ideally you should
follow an anti-cancer lifestyle even before you notice any symptoms, as
prevention is the best route when it comes to most chronic diseases. It is not
unusual for 10 or more years to pass between exposure to a cancer-causing agent
(tobacco, chemicals, radiation, cell phones, poor nutrition, etc.) and
detectable cancer.
Source: www.houseofhealthyfood.com
EARLY SIGNS THAT CANCER IS GROWING IN YOUR BODY
Reviewed by volak yim
on
4:20 AM
Rating:
No comments: