9 Warning Signs And Symptoms Of Cancer That We Usually Ignore

Cancer is a disease that mostly affects aged 50 and older people, but it can occur at any age. This is a disease that starts in our cells. Normally, the genes inside each cell order it to grow, work, reproduce and die which makes us healthy, but sometimes this order get confused, causing the cells to form lumps or tumours, or spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to other parts of the body.

As of now, lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer are the most common types of cancer in Canada.

The tremendous impact of cancer is very hard physically, emotionally and financially. When cancer is found early it is often easier to treat, so don’t ignore any changes to how your body feels. The key is early detection, so a regular checkup to a healthcare professionl is very important.

Here are the 9 warning signs and symptoms of cancer “CAUTION US” that you should not ignore:

C: Change in bowel or bladder habits.

If you noticed any sudden changes in bowel and bladder habits that you think it is not regular for you including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool and a feeling that your bowel doesn’t empty completely, this could be signs and symptoms of colon cancer. Blood in the urine or urinary urgency and frequency or pain on urination could be a sign of bladder or prostate cancer.

A: A sore that does not heal.

Skin cancers may look like; a spot or sore that does not heal, that itches, hurts, is scabbed or crusty, or bleeds or areas where the skin has broken down (an ulcer) and doesn’t heal for more than 4 weeks. A long-lasting sore in the mouth could be an oral cancer.

U: Unusual bleeding or discharge.

Abnormal vaginal bleeding or irregular changes of menstrual cycle experienced by women is a typical sign of endometrial cancer or cervical cancer.

T: Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere.

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