The Signs and Symptoms of Cancer and Report Issues Early

When cancer is diagnosed in its early stages it is a much better chance that the treatment will be successful. It is important to be aware of what may be out of the ‘norm’ for your body and reporting any questionable changes to your health care professional as quickly as possible. Some things that you may spot can be directly related to the early stages of cancer.

Any odd lumps that may appear on your body do need to be reported and knowing your body will help you spot them sooner. Cancerous lumps can often be painless. Most lumps that do appear really are not connected to cancer but having them checked when they appear is the safest way to handle this.

Infections and inflammation can cause excessive coughing or hoarseness and breathlessness but it is possible that it is from a cancer of the lungs. To protect yourself it is best to consult your physician if these conditions continue to be a problem for more than two weeks. Always consult a medical professional if you have cancer treatment or symptoms of colon cancer.

If the stool becomes different in color than normal like excessively dark or very red or has blood this could be a danger symptom and needs to be looked into. Any time bleeding occurs that has to apparent cause it should be reported to the doctor right away. Bruises are seldom the result of cancer and neither are nose bleeds but it is always wise to consult with your doctor. Consult your doctor if you have any bladder cancer symptoms.

Moles do not mean skin cancer but should be checked to be safe.  Also weight loss for no apparent reason, especially accompanied by other symptoms should be reported to your health care professional. If you have any concerns about something that is happening with your body that is out of the norm, run and don’t walk to your health care professional. Keep in mind that the greatest chance you will have to have successful treatment if you do have cancer is to get help as early as possible.

* Disclaimer: This is NOT medical advise*