5 early warning signs of cancer you should not ignore

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Recognizing the early signs of cancer can help you be more aware of your own health status, not ignoring any abnormal signs on the body. Going to the doctor early to screen for cancer and some related diseases can ensure you get treatment with a higher rate of recovery. Here are 5 warning signs of cancer you shouldn't ignore:

1. Unexplained weight loss


One of the early signs of cancer is unexplained weight loss. In rare cases, losing 4.5kg or more can be the first obvious sign of cancer in your body.

2. Tired


Feeling tired is a symptom of cancer that is not the same as feeling tired after a long day of work or play. It causes extreme discomfort, which does not subside with rest. If you are tired of this nature, see your doctor right away as it could be an early sign of cancer.
Cancer fatigue occurs when cancer cells "steal" the nutrients needed by the body, nutrients that are not added to the body will cause nutrient deficiencies, creating a feeling of fatigue. extremely tiring for you.

Trắc nghiệm: Thử hiểu biết của bạn về bệnh ung thư

Ung thư là nguyên nhân gây tử vong hàng thứ 2 trên thế giới. Thử sức cùng bài trắc nghiệm sau đây sẽ giúp bạn có thêm kiến thức về yếu tố nguy cơ cũng như cách phòng ngừa bệnh ung thư.

Bài dịch từ: webmd.com

3. Fever


Fever is often a symptom of a common cold or flu. However, it can also be an early sign of cancer if it has the following properties:
Fever occurs mainly at night No other signs of infection Night sweats

Sốt chủ yếu vào ban đêm có thể là triệu chứng của ung thư sớm
Sốt chủ yếu vào ban đêm có thể là triệu chứng của ung thư sớm

4. Pain


Pain in certain areas of the body can be an early sign of cancer. Cancer causes pain in many different ways such as:
The tumor presses on surrounding organs Chemicals secreted by the cancer cells Metastasizes to other parts of the body If the pain does not go away , also the cause of the pain is unknown, see your doctor to be screened and diagnose the exact cause of the pain.

5. Skin changes


Skin is the largest organ in the body and is known as the window to overall health. Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or fingers) is a symptom that the body is infected, you should see a doctor as soon as this symptom occurs. Changes in moles can also be cause for concern, seek medical attention as soon as moles change with the following characteristics:
Asymmetrical Boundary is not clear Change color or become darker Large or growing development The warning signs of overall health are clear. Therefore, when the body appears abnormal signs, you absolutely should not ignore and find out the cause, see a doctor for the best advice.
Early cancer screening is considered the "golden key" to detect early and provide effective prevention methods and cancer treatment regimens to reduce the risk of death and reduce costs for people. sick. Currently, Vinmec has been a leading medical facility in the field of early detection of cancer, whereby the high-tech cancer screening package at Vinmec gives you the opportunity to screen and develop Timely detection of disease warning risks to optimize treatment efficiency and improve quality of life.

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Reference source: hopkinsmedicine.org

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